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A676 NYD

1983 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,887 mi
Last recorded66,887 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA676 NYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,887 miles

Body corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly contaminated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly contaminated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,131 miles

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

front cross number starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2017 65,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

front cross number starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,253 miles

rear boot floor pannel corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,683 miles

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

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

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

front lower valance corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,680 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure pivot (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

front lower valance corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 58,597 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,807 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge"

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,187 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge"

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 55,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,474 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,473 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,161 miles

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 19 Apr 2007 35,090 miles

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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A676 NYD is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A676 NYD, 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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A676 NYD is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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