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A970 JRK

1984 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA970 JRK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 85,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,930 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 75,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A970 JRK is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A970 JRK, 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 A970 JRK registered?

A970 JRK is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is A970 JRK safe to buy?

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