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C888 BKO

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 BKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 99,999 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,646 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,644 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,644 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all four tires have cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 99,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and back (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all four tires have cracks in sidewalls.

both rear exhausts,clamps are missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 99,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 98,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 97,625 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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C888 BKO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C888 BKO, 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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C888 BKO is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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