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A701 XJB

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,204 mi
Last recorded51,204 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA701 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 51,204 miles

exhaust system corroding....

front & rear brake discs corroded....

general suspension corrosion ....

general under body corrosion....

o/s/f inner wing corroded .

o/s/f tyre close to limit....

temp rear exhaust hangers noted....

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system corroding....

front & rear brake discs corroded....

general suspension corrosion ....

general under body corrosion....

o/s/f inner wing corroded .

o/s/f tyre close to limit....

temp rear exhaust hangers noted....

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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A701 XJB is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A701 XJB, 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 A701 XJB registered?

A701 XJB is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A701 XJB safe to buy?

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