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NIB 7470

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 7470
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,431 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 119,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Headlamp lens seriously defective glass broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 118,956 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slight coroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,632 miles

Front all part off suspension slight coroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,441 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,441 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,316 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,720 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear prop oil seal weap

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,718 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 10,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,043 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 104,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 101,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 96,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

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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NIB 7470 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NIB 7470, 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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NIB 7470 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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