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A982 SYV

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 SYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,923 miles

heavt welding under car

n/s and o/s rear diff oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2010 91,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to rear number plate

heavy welding around rear suspension

offside rear disc

Fail 26 Jun 2010 91,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

owner fitted headlamp surrounds post test

Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heavy welding round rear suspension mounts

nearside and offside rear diff oil leak

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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A982 SYV is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A982 SYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A982 SYV registered?

A982 SYV is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A982 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A982 SYV shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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