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A585 RUM

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 RUM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 97,147 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 97,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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A585 RUM is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 74,120 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A585 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A585 RUM registered?

A585 RUM is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A585 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A585 RUM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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