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C382 MGA

1986 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,766 mi
Last recorded74,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 MGA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,766 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 74,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,713 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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C382 MGA is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 C382 MGA, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C382 MGA registered?

C382 MGA is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C382 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C382 MGA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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