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A520 EUF

1984 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,329 mi
Last recorded44,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 EUF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,329 miles

Oil leak

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

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

all 4 tyres are cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,229 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 44,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,996 miles

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

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

boot floor rotten/corroded at rear of panel.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

boot floor panel rotten/corroded in off side rear ofpanel.

boot floor rotten/corroded in off side rear of panel.

unable to carry out emission test due to excessive exhaustblow.

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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A520 EUF is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,326 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 A520 EUF, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A520 EUF registered?

A520 EUF is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A520 EUF safe to buy?

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