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A649 AHB

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA649 AHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008
Fail 9 Sep 2006

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on floor,inner sills,sub-frame

hand brake travel high

nearside door mirror insecure

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

side lights and switch fitted seperately

Pass 9 Sep 2006

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on floor,inner sills,sub-frame

hand brake travel high

nearside door mirror insecure

side lights and switch fitted seperately

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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A649 AHB is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A649 AHB, 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 A649 AHB registered?

A649 AHB is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A649 AHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A649 AHB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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