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A468 WEV

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,158 mi
Last recorded57,158 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA468 WEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,158 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,661 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 52,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,084 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,961 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,663 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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A468 WEV is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A468 WEV, 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 A468 WEV registered?

A468 WEV is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 November 1983.

Is A468 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A468 WEV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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