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A69 JWK

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,333 mi
Last recorded101,333 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 JWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,333 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

the main beam warning lamp is dim

Fail 25 Nov 2024 101,333 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

the main beam warning lamp is dim

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,506 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and rear differential are leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower cross-member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,621 miles

Front crossmember is corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 97,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front crossmember is corroded

Offside Front wheel is slightly binding

Offside Rear suspension locking wire broken

Pass 16 May 2019 89,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,409 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,405 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,209 miles

Oil leak

Advise wipers slightly smeary

Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,209 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Advise wipers slightly smeary

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,452 miles

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

OSF lower ball joint gator split

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,831 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

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

Offside front tyre has small cracks in sidewall

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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A69 JWK is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A69 JWK, 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 A69 JWK registered?

A69 JWK is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 December 1983.

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