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A342 KHP

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,346 mi
Last recorded59,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA342 KHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,346 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box corroded /leaks and clamp corroded insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 59,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer rear sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise both front outer sills corroded at ends

Advise rear body offside corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box corroded /leaks and clamp corroded insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,329 miles

Offside rear outer seal corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear outer seal corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,291 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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A342 KHP is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A342 KHP, 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 A342 KHP registered?

A342 KHP is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 December 1983.

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