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BJI 3453

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

92,431 mi
Last recorded92,431 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJI 3453
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak - requires further inspection

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover split

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover split

rear differential oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,426 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Both front bottom ball joint covers split.

Both front seat belts slow to return.

Corrosion in boot floor.

Exhaust catching on rear subframe.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front anti roll bar bushes poor condition.

Offside front exhaust clamp broken.

Oil leak rear diff.

Signs of prop shaft catching.

Slight exhaust blow.

Slight play offside front bottom ball joint.

Various large corrosion area's outside of m.o.t limits.

Various oil leaks.

Various rust spots on body.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,168 miles

Exhaust catching rear subframe.

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

corrosion in underbody.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust catching rear subframe.

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

corrosion in underbody.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parts of floor corroded .

Fail 9 Oct 2007 92,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

floor pan rusty various points.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,740 miles

vt32 960252166249 still apply

Fail 19 Sep 2006 90,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight oil leak from gear box or steering rack

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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BJI 3453 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 BJI 3453, 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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BJI 3453 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 August 1983.

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