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A643 DPD

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,174 mi
Last recorded113,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA643 DPD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,174 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And Loosing Pressure ()

Fail 30 May 2017 113,172 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And Loosing Pressure ()

Pass 20 May 2016 112,822 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight corrosion around chassis

Fail 12 May 2016 112,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure mounting bush worn (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure mounting bush worn (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 111,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 111,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,385 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,361 miles

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

n/s/f suspension upper ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f upper suspension ball joint gaiter split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 111,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

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

n/s/f suspension upper ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f upper suspension ball joint gaiter split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,256 miles

blow on offside exhaust downpipe

both front inner brake pads near wear limit

oil leak in engine bay

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear brake pads starting to break up

wear in rubber steering rack mountings

Pass 22 Oct 2007 110,352 miles

blow from offside exhaust downpipe

front brake pads low

wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2006 107,427 miles

hc's close to emission test legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2006 107,426 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hc's close to limit

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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A643 DPD is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A643 DPD, 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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A643 DPD is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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