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A187 XDS

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,167 mi
Last recorded16,167 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 XDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,167 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 16,167 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering coupling (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack boot split (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing both sides (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front tyres 245/45/18 advise rear tyres 255/45/18

advise oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 15,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 13,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,570 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 12,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,936 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 11,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,172 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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A187 XDS is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 74,120 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 A187 XDS, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A187 XDS registered?

A187 XDS is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 December 1983.

Is A187 XDS safe to buy?

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