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C339 YBK

1985 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 YBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front all anti roll bar bushes perished

Front subframe bushes perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

body work has various corrosion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

inner arches corroded/holed but not within 30cm of components

steering rack bushes perished

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,381 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front all anti roll bar bushes perished

Front subframe bushes perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

body work has various corrosion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

inner arches corroded/holed but not within 30cm of components

steering rack bushes perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,612 miles

Body work corroding

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body work corroding

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,136 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,066 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel long

headlight switch sticky

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,283 miles

FRONT WIPERS PARK ACROSS SCREEN INTERMITTANTLY

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT WIPERS PARK ACROSS SCREEN INTERMITTANTLY

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 83,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH PETROL CAP SEALS CRACKING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,622 miles

Corrosion in offside inner wing

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion offside inner wheel arch

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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C339 YBK is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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 C339 YBK, 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.

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C339 YBK is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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