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A400 PVW

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,655 mi
Last recorded10,655 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA400 PVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion nearside and offside front chassis members close top propshaft tunnel,not in a perscribed area

excess corrosion nearside front floor panel, not in a perscribed area

excessive corrosion offside rear boot floor, not in a perscribed area

Fail 20 Oct 2011 10,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion nearside and offside front chassis members close top propshaft tunnel,not in a perscribed area

excess corrosion nearside front floor panel, not in a perscribed area

excessive corrosion offside rear boot floor, not in a perscribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2011 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,615 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,480 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 67,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,203 miles

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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A400 PVW is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A400 PVW, 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 A400 PVW registered?

A400 PVW is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A400 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A400 PVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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