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A309 HAC

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,641 mi
Last recorded194,641 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 HAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 194,641 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose DETACHED (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose DETACHED (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

HAZZARD LIGHTS ONLY HAVE AUDABLE WARNING

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front FLOOR PAN HOLED

Offside Front INDICATOR REPEATER NOT WORKING

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2014 194,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 194,323 miles

All four tyres starting to deteriorate.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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A309 HAC is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A309 HAC, 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 A309 HAC registered?

A309 HAC is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A309 HAC safe to buy?

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