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A606 EPE

1983 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

38,207 mi
Last recorded38,207 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA606 EPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,207 miles

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

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

both fuel caps seals perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both fuel caps seals perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,576 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmision readings high

indic ator tell tale not working but audible warning heard

Fail 23 Oct 2008 35,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor to rear panel corroded and holed

coolant leak near side front

direction indicator tell tale lights not working, clicking sound still evident

near side front floor corroded and holed

rear differential oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,547 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,397 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 25,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A606 EPE is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 A606 EPE, 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 A606 EPE registered?

A606 EPE is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 November 1983.

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