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A506 PNA

1983 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,999 mi
Last recorded101,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA506 PNA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,782 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,785 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,784 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hazard lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,991 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 84,388 miles

slight corrosion of front x member under radiator

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,572 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 92,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 91,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 90,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 89,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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A506 PNA is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A506 PNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A506 PNA registered?

A506 PNA is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A506 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A506 PNA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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