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A710 VGK

1984 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA710 VGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 65,078 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2015 64,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,059 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 63,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 62,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,485 miles

General corrosion on all suspension parts and subframes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 61,472 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

All brake discs very corroded

General heavy surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

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 VGK is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,326 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 VGK, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A710 VGK registered?

A710 VGK is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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