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B97 WVS

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,501 mi
Last recorded151,501 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB97 WVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 151,501 miles

Nearside front tyre has no visible tread on its inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,429 miles

All wheels have slight wheel bearing play

Both rear tyres wearing low

powersteering rack slighty leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 137,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,782 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on their outer edges.

Slight corrosion around nearside rear lower suspension mounting .

Pass 10 Apr 2012 125,608 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight dampness of oil over power steering rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 118,401 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,143 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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B97 WVS is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 84,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B97 WVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B97 WVS registered?

B97 WVS is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B97 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B97 WVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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