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A999 OBP

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

56,978 mi
Last recorded56,978 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 OBP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2011 56,978 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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A999 OBP is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A999 OBP, 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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A999 OBP is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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