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A960 HPB

1984 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,537 mi
Last recorded40,537 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA960 HPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 40,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,753 miles

Nearside Slight deterioration on fuel cap seal

Nearside Slight wear in steering rack bush

Offside Slight deterioration on fuel cap seal

Offside Slight wear in steering rack bush

Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 39,747 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack -left lock (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 39,744 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 39,742 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 39,740 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 39,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,553 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 39,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,325 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers smeering screen

Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,529 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,961 miles

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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A960 HPB is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A960 HPB, 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 A960 HPB registered?

A960 HPB is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A960 HPB safe to buy?

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