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A710 SKK

1983 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,974 mi
Last recorded148,974 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA710 SKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 148,974 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

serious oil leak noted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 143,520 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 143,496 miles

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,542 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 138,538 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,637 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 122,971 miles

Excess play noted in rear diff allowing movement om brake calipers

Fail 13 Nov 2009 122,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 122,905 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Serious engine oil leak

excess play noted in rear diff allowing movement on brake caliper.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,500 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 112,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 101,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,647 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 89,647 miles

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

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

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

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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A710 SKK is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A710 SKK, 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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A710 SKK is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 1983.

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