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VFE 245

1985 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,853 mi
Last recorded13,853 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 245
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 13,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both worn close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 13,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 13,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,650 miles

Both front inner steering rack gators perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,277 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 10,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 8,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 7,621 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 7,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 9 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 5 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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VFE 245 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFE 245, 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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What year was VFE 245 registered?

VFE 245 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is VFE 245 safe to buy?

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