MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Both front passenger doorlatches sticking, but doors secure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Heavy corrosion to bioth front footwells, but not within prescribed areas
Heavy corrosion to boot floor but not a prescribed area
Heavy corrosion to front valance but not within prescribed area
Heavy corrosion to osf sill end cap but not within prescribed area
OSF wing heavily corroded but not yet sharp edges
OSR wheel arch heavily corroded but no sharp edges yet
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Whole vehicle has corrosion throughout with several seriously corroded areas of chassis which do not fall within a prescribed area, but would benefit from extensive welding repairs
oil leak
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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A500 HVU is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A500 HVU, 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 A500 HVU registered?
A500 HVU is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A500 HVU safe to buy?
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