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B954 XYM

1985 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,696 mi
Last recorded40,696 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB954 XYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,698 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 39,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,243 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 39,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,435 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside upper and lower ball joint dust covers split,advise. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,128 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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B954 XYM is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B954 XYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B954 XYM registered?

B954 XYM is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B954 XYM safe to buy?

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