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A787 HNX

1983 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 HNX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower boot panel corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,494 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 88,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,229 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 87,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,690 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,393 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 80,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side suspension bump stop insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2007 78,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,314 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2006

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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A787 HNX is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A787 HNX, 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 A787 HNX registered?

A787 HNX is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 October 1983.

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