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KSH 9

1985 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,860 mi
Last recorded104,860 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSH 9
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 104,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 104,551 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point crushed area weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 104,551 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure clamp on front down pipe broken allowing system to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective securing nut between exhaust manifold and down pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point crushed area weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 104,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,926 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive evident around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion around jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,428 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 103,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced affected when lights switched to main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component insecure steering rack mounting bushes worn allowing sideways movement (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around bottom of RH fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,268 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,199 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner wheel arch has exccess corrosion causing a hole

n/s/r spare wheel well corner has excess corrosion/holed

o/s/r inner arch has excess corrosion causing a hole

o/s/r spare wheel well excess corrosion/holed

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,472 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 10,110 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 100,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,375 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R diff bearing has slight play.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 98,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,396 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,448 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 96,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 94,286 miles

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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KSH 9 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KSH 9, 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.

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KSH 9 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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