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XJS 17X

1985 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,304 mi
Last recorded37,304 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 17X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2012 36,883 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,938 miles

front exhaust blow

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak

metal filings on off side rear suspension

slight play in rear hub units

Fail 23 Oct 2008 26,529 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

metal filings on off side rear suspension

slight play in rear hub units

Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,578 miles

advise n/s track rod end

advise oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,630 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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XJS 17X is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJS 17X, 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 XJS 17X registered?

XJS 17X is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is XJS 17X safe to buy?

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