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B990 CGC

1985 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB990 CGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 115,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,529 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 113,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,643 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 111,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 110,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,750 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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B990 CGC is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B990 CGC, 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 B990 CGC registered?

B990 CGC is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B990 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B990 CGC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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