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A820 DGW

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 DGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,770 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 82,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,765 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 82,765 miles

Nearside Front Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,219 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 76,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2009 74,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 74,616 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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A820 DGW is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A820 DGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A820 DGW registered?

A820 DGW is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A820 DGW safe to buy?

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