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LUN 374

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUN 374
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 70,741 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,579 miles

pulls to left under braking

Pass 22 May 2017 70,469 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 70,226 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,174 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brakes slight imballance

Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,915 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion starting on inner sills

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,691 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 69,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,512 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 69,512 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LUN 374 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LUN 374, 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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What year was LUN 374 registered?

LUN 374 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is LUN 374 safe to buy?

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