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C850 BYO

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC850 BYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012
Fail 10 Sep 2012

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 94,271 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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C850 BYO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C850 BYO, 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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How do I check the history of C850 BYO?

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What year was C850 BYO registered?

C850 BYO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C850 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C850 BYO shows 3 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.

Does C850 BYO have outstanding finance?

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