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A790 DSC

1984 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA790 DSC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 129,277 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,244 miles

front suspension components corroding

main beam tell tale not working not required on vehicles registered before 1 April 1986

Fail 29 Jan 2018 129,244 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded where marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front suspension components corroding

main beam tell tale not working not required on vehicles registered before 1 April 1986

Pass 5 Feb 2014 129,183 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 129,183 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 129,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 129,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 129,171 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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A790 DSC is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A790 DSC, 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 A790 DSC registered?

A790 DSC is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A790 DSC safe to buy?

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