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WIB 7801

1985 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

120,105 mi
Last recorded120,105 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 7801
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2007 120,105 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise all coil springs corroded

advise both rear wheel bearings have slight play

advise front number plate cracked

advise front panel on corrosion

advise n/s/f a-pillar has corrosion

advise rear panel on corrosion

advise wheel arches on corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2007 119,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 119,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 119,847 miles

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

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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WIB 7801 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 WIB 7801, 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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WIB 7801 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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