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A528 GBY

1983 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA528 GBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,598 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,597 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 98,589 miles

Advice slight bind on all brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,515 miles

Advice slight play in o/side front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Advice slight play in o/side front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,486 miles

Advice slight bind on both rear brakes

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,832 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 97,832 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,833 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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A528 GBY is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A528 GBY, 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 A528 GBY registered?

A528 GBY is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A528 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A528 GBY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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