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A701 ANJ

1983 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA701 ANJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 89,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both front suspension bump stop insecure

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,164 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 87,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A701 ANJ is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A701 ANJ, 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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What year was A701 ANJ registered?

A701 ANJ is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A701 ANJ safe to buy?

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