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A405 HLH

1983 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,361 mi
Last recorded64,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA405 HLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,361 miles

Oil leak around rear diff

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

Play in both rear inner driveshaft UJ,s

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,435 miles

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

Slight play in both rear driveshaft UJ's

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in both rear driveshaft uj's

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in both rear driveshaft uj's

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in both rear driveshaft uj's

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in both rear driveshaft UJ's

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear driveshaft UJ's

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Slight play in both rear driveshaft UJ's

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in both rear drive shaft UJ's

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in both rear drive shaft UJ's

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,893 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in rear upper driveshaft joints

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight play in rear upper suspension drive shaft joints

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,882 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,053 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,777 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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A405 HLH is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A405 HLH, 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 A405 HLH registered?

A405 HLH is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A405 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A405 HLH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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