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XJI 5540

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,643 mi
Last recorded195,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5540
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 195,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 195,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 195,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 194,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 194,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 194,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 193,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 193,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 193,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 192,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 191,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 190,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 190,018 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 189,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 188,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 188,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 188,107 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 187,586 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 5540 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5540, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJI 5540 registered?

XJI 5540 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is XJI 5540 safe to buy?

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