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A508 SUV

1983 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,708 mi
Last recorded36,708 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA508 SUV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,150 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wear on inside shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 31,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 31,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,768 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,753 miles

N/S/R tyre perrished

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,730 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,560 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 31,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,524 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,442 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,368 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 31,368 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,469 miles

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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A508 SUV is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A508 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 A508 SUV registered?

A508 SUV is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A508 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A508 SUV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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