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A123 VMK

1983 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,464 mi
Last recorded59,464 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 VMK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 59,176 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 59,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2023 59,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 59,146 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,187 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,861 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard lights causing other lights to flash (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Causing side light to flash (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight damage (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,781 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 57,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,742 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,442 miles

bonnet struts defective

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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A123 VMK is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A123 VMK, 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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A123 VMK is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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