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XJS 34X

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,670 mi
Last recorded56,670 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 34X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,545 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 56,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,578 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 34X is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 34X, 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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What year was XJS 34X registered?

XJS 34X is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is XJS 34X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 34X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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