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B99 DAR

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,878 mi
Last recorded72,878 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB99 DAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,878 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,878 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 71,822 miles

near side front mirror missing

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 70,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,121 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,766 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 65,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,274 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B99 DAR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B99 DAR, 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 B99 DAR registered?

B99 DAR is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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