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XJI 3809

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,287 mi
Last recorded157,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 3809
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 157,287 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 157,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 157,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 157,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 156,695 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 154,676 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 151,792 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 151,760 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 147,046 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,962 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 144,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,421 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 142,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 140,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 140,661 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 140,660 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

slight play in steering coupling

Pass 13 Mar 2010 133,800 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 133,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Road wheels on front axle are different

Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,797 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 132,795 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 131,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 130,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 129,179 miles

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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XJI 3809 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XJI 3809, 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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XJI 3809 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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