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DLC 843Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,607 mi
Last recorded56,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLC 843Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,229 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 41,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,015 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 32,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,559 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,450 miles

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 26,878 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,317 miles

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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DLC 843Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLC 843Y, 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

How do I check the history of DLC 843Y?

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What year was DLC 843Y registered?

DLC 843Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is DLC 843Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLC 843Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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