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A31 DCU

1983 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,996 mi
Last recorded39,996 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 DCU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,996 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,969 miles

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

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,873 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside front top and botom ball joint boots split

offside front tyre badly cracked/perished

slight movement in steering rack mount bushes

slight play in anti roll bar link bushes +cracking/perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside front top and botom ball joint boots split

offside front tyre badly cracked/perished

offside track rod end ball joint boot split

slight movement in steering rack mount bushes

slight play in anti roll bar link bushes +cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front x-member holed /corroded nearside front

offside front tyre cracking in tread

some movement play in steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,632 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,354 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both filler cap seals cracking/perishing

dampness around power steering rack

n earside front wiper blade rubber split

rear valance holed

slight play in rack bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both filler cap seals cracking/perishing

dampness around power steering rack

n earside front wiper blade rubber split

rear valance holed

slight play in rack bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,303 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 39,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,095 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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A31 DCU is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A31 DCU, 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 A31 DCU registered?

A31 DCU is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A31 DCU safe to buy?

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