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YUB 500

1985 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,207 mi
Last recorded25,207 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xjs84,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUB 500
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 25,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,987 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,332 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,618 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 22,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,369 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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YUB 500 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 YUB 500, 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 YUB 500 registered?

YUB 500 is a 1985 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is YUB 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUB 500 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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