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A602 TAG

1984 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA602 TAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,473 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 7,125 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,050 miles

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 Jul 2013 69,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,754 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 68,274 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,866 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,395 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,395 miles

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

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

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

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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A602 TAG is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 A602 TAG, 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 A602 TAG registered?

A602 TAG is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A602 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A602 TAG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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