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HEK 6V

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,659 mi
Last recorded34,659 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEK 6V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 34,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 33,581 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 33,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,370 miles

small areas of corrosion but none excessive

Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,362 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

small areas of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 9 May 2008 30,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,921 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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HEK 6V is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HEK 6V, 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 HEK 6V registered?

HEK 6V is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is HEK 6V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEK 6V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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