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A686 RNV

1983 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

114,141 mi
Last recorded114,141 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 RNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2007 114,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 113,310 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 113,268 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 113,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front lower crossmember corroded.

nearside outer door sill corroded, previously weld repaired.

nearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge.

offside outer door sill corroded, previously weld repaired.

offside rear tyre worn badly inner edge.

stonechip in windscreen nearside , not above 40mm limit.

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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A686 RNV is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 A686 RNV, 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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A686 RNV is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 August 1983.

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