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C703 BYU

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,840 mi
Last recorded72,840 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 BYU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,840 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,504 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 72,504 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,795 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,755 miles

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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C703 BYU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C703 BYU, 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 C703 BYU registered?

C703 BYU is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C703 BYU safe to buy?

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