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A277 KNF

1983 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,484 mi
Last recorded115,484 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA277 KNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 115,484 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 115,484 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 114,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 114,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,131 miles

Slight movement on near side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 111,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,843 miles

all suspensions and steering component corroded

both front wheel bearing has slight movement

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

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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A277 KNF is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A277 KNF, 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 A277 KNF registered?

A277 KNF is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 November 1983.

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