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KOO 997

1985 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,921 mi
Last recorded73,921 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOO 997
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 73,920 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 73,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight blow in exhaust

Pass 14 May 2008 73,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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KOO 997 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KOO 997, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOO 997 registered?

KOO 997 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is KOO 997 safe to buy?

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