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A820 UUW

1984 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

824,255 mi
Last recorded824,255 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 UUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 824,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,607 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 81,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,812 miles

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,882 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 77,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,130 miles

metal pipes rusting and brake flexi ferrules rusting

some rust forming underframe and body

Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 77,077 miles

oil leak

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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A820 UUW is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A820 UUW, 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 A820 UUW registered?

A820 UUW is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 1984.

Is A820 UUW safe to buy?

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