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C232 BYN

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

53,273 mi
Last recorded53,273 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 BYN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,259 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jul 2007 53,259 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight up and down play offside front wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2007 53,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 53,187 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 53,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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C232 BYN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C232 BYN, 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 C232 BYN registered?

C232 BYN is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C232 BYN safe to buy?

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