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A431 PTP

1983 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,492 mi
Last recorded6,492 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA431 PTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 6,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 5,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,622 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 4,622 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 3,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 1,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 1,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34 miles

Front bumper insecure

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2009 34 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

o/s rear inner joint cover loose

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 May 2008 112,787 miles

n/s/f shock top bush worn and perish; o/s outer sill stich weld; o/s/f seat belt frayed; n/s and o/s/r tyre perish; o/s/r wheel bearing raw.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,787 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f seatbelt fray. n/s and o/s/r tyres perish. o/s/r wheel bearing raw.

Pass 8 May 2007 112,787 miles

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

centre steering rack retaining bushes showing advanced wear

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2007 112,787 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre steering rack retaining bushes showing advanced wear

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2007 112,787 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005

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

battery insecure

bonnet struts defective

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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A431 PTP is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A431 PTP, 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 A431 PTP registered?

A431 PTP is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 December 1983.

Is A431 PTP safe to buy?

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