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A867 KYG

1983 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,753 mi
Last recorded149,753 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA867 KYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2007 149,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 149,118 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 149,030 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 148,320 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 148,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 148,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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A867 KYG is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A867 KYG, 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 A867 KYG registered?

A867 KYG is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 August 1983.

Is A867 KYG safe to buy?

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