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XXJ 143

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,728 mi
Last recorded33,728 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXJ 143
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 33,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 32,587 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,438 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 31,438 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,174 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 30,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,984 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 25,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,722 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 25,720 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,802 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,799 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Tyre Perished

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,181 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,064 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 21,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2005 21,043 miles

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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XXJ 143 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXJ 143, 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.

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What year was XXJ 143 registered?

XXJ 143 is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is XXJ 143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXJ 143 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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