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A929 LUG

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,424 mi
Last recorded31,424 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA929 LUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 31,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 31,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 29,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 29,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 27,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 24,530 miles

Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 24,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,267 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 24,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 24,059 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,299 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,660 miles

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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A929 LUG is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A929 LUG, 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.

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What year was A929 LUG registered?

A929 LUG is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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