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BAR 101B

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 101B
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 105,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 105,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 105,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 105,166 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 104,964 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 104,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BAR 101B is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAR 101B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAR 101B registered?

BAR 101B is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is BAR 101B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 101B shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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