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DDU 507Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDU 507Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,067 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 88,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,003 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,850 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,781 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 87,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,578 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 87,578 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,143 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 87,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DDU 507Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DDU 507Y, 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 DDU 507Y registered?

DDU 507Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 March 1983.

Is DDU 507Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDU 507Y shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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