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A444 SUV

1983 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,646 mi
Last recorded87,646 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA444 SUV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,646 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 31,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

slight play o/s front wheel

b/work rusted all over o/s rear part of outer sill split n/s rear boot floor holed

exhaust rusty and has slight blow

front ball joint rubbers split

o/s mirror cracked and loose

Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 87,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front top and bottom ball joint gaitors split

both fuel cap seals slightly perishing

corrosion to front lower panel underneath bumper

corrosion to nearside front and offside front doors

corrosion to nearside front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside front wing

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,948 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f side repeater not working

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r tyres perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre quite badly cracked and perished † --------------

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

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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A444 SUV is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A444 SUV, 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 A444 SUV registered?

A444 SUV is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A444 SUV safe to buy?

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