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A2 BRP

1983 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,015 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/input pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,053 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 52,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,034 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,034 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,989 miles

Near side front sub frame bush's lightly perished

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Near side front sub frame bush lightly perished

Slight leak from power steerong rack

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,968 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,944 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,611 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre getting low in places

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,462 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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A2 BRP is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A2 BRP, 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 A2 BRP registered?

A2 BRP is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A2 BRP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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