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XLJ 42

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 42
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,929 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,153 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 77,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,360 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 77,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 77,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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XLJ 42 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLJ 42, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLJ 42 registered?

XLJ 42 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is XLJ 42 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 42 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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