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DCL 843Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,219 mi
Last recorded84,219 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCL 843Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,205 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid warning light disconected

Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid warning light disconected

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,904 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 83,904 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,334 miles

near side rear slight binding caliper

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,871 miles

rack support rubbers worn

Pass 14 Nov 2008 80,312 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wing insecure at front lower corner

Fail 14 Nov 2008 80,312 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

o/s/f wing insecure at front lower corner

Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake pad material starting to break up

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 77,026 miles

both headlamp reflectors slightly rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,948 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 74,948 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion to both front sill ends

oil around front of engine

screen damage

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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DCL 843Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,738 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCL 843Y, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCL 843Y registered?

DCL 843Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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