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915 OVC

1983 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,758 mi
Last recorded2,758 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration915 OVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 2,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 2,755 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 2,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 2,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 2,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32 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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915 OVC is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 74,668 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 915 OVC, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 915 OVC registered?

915 OVC is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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