1985 Jaguar XJS 3.6L Petrol · B595 FWE
1985 Jaguar XJS (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 45,448 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B595 FWE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 45,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B595 FWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Jaguar Xjs (B595 FWE) between June 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested front and rear os and ns seized on (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
B595 FWE Mileage History
- 16/06/202345,447 mi
- 20/07/202345,448 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJS
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: JAGUAR XJS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Inboard Rear Brake Caliper Seizure and Fluid Overheating(Serious)
Until mid-1993, all XJS models utilized inboard rear disc brakes mounted directly to the differential housing within the rear suspension subframe. Due to their close proximity to the hot differential and exhaust pipes, the brake calipers suffer from extreme heat soak, boiling brake fluid, and hardening hydraulic piston seals. Road grime and inaccessible location mean the calipers frequently seize, while differential output shaft oil leaks saturate the brake pads, causing severe brake fade, handbrake failure, and requiring a laborious complete rear subframe drop to repair.
- Floorpan, Jacking Point, and Radius Arm Mount Corrosion(Serious)
The XJS bodyshell is susceptible to hidden corrosion, particularly on cars built before the 1994 introduction of full galvanization. Road spray and blocked scuttle drains trap moisture within the double-skinned floorpans, sills, and front chassis legs. The rear suspension radius arm forward mounting points on the floor are especially vulnerable; rust here weakens rear axle location, creating dangerous instability under heavy braking and cornering that results in immediate MOT failure.
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- Inboard Rear Brake Caliper Seizure and Fluid OverheatingSerious
Until mid-1993, all XJS models utilized inboard rear disc brakes mounted directly to the differential housing within the rear suspension subframe. Due to their close proximity to the hot differential and exhaust pipes, the brake calipers suffer from extreme heat soak, boiling brake fluid, and hardening hydraulic piston seals. Road grime and inaccessible location mean the calipers frequently seize, while differential output shaft oil leaks saturate the brake pads, causing severe brake fade, handbrake failure, and requiring a laborious complete rear subframe drop to repair.
- Floorpan, Jacking Point, and Radius Arm Mount CorrosionSerious
The XJS bodyshell is susceptible to hidden corrosion, particularly on cars built before the 1994 introduction of full galvanization. Road spray and blocked scuttle drains trap moisture within the double-skinned floorpans, sills, and front chassis legs. The rear suspension radius arm forward mounting points on the floor are especially vulnerable; rust here weakens rear axle location, creating dangerous instability under heavy braking and cornering that results in immediate MOT failure.
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