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CPE 499Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 499Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,849 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 64,932 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2005 64,880 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor showing some corrossion

Fail 29 Sep 2005 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor showing some corrossion

Fail 29 Aug 2005 64,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

boot floor showing corrossion

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CPE 499Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CPE 499Y, 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 CPE 499Y registered?

CPE 499Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 January 1983.

Is CPE 499Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 499Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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