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A821 LFC

1983 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA821 LFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2024 86,264 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member,, upper and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front inner body members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery terminals loose

fuel caps, sealing rings perished

Pass 18 Mar 2023 85,974 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, and o/s and n/s front inner body/chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level below MIN, recommend attention

o/s wiper rubber, perished on end

Fail 18 Mar 2023 85,974 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, and o/s and n/s front inner body/chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level below MIN, recommend attention

o/s wiper rubber, perished on end

Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,649 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded,, recommend attention/oil treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, and rear axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 85,649 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded,, recommend attention/oil treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, and rear axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 85,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed recommend check/attention (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,, recommend check/.replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level, close to MIN,, recommend check

n/s parking brake performance low,,, recommend check

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 85,192 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,366 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,211 miles

pipes in rear wheel arches corroded

rear boot floor pan corroded and holed 3/4s across its width outside any perscribed areas recommend repair

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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A821 LFC is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A821 LFC, 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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A821 LFC is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 December 1983.

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