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A434 VVX

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,562 mi
Last recorded94,562 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA434 VVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 94,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,892 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,803 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,074 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,806 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,348 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,999 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrossion starting on nearside inner front wing

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

rear radius arm s small bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,932 miles

corrossion starting on nearside inner front wing

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

rear radius arm s small bushes worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 79,918 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

steering rack mounts poor should be replaced now(but not insecure)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 77,197 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,634 miles

small exhaust blow from front.

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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A434 VVX is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 A434 VVX, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A434 VVX registered?

A434 VVX is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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