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A18 XJS

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,080 mi
Last recorded92,080 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,787 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,323 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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A18 XJS is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 A18 XJS, 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 42 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 A18 XJS registered?

A18 XJS is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is A18 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XJS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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