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DYG 636Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,268 mi
Last recorded44,268 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYG 636Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,962 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 42,962 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DYG 636Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DYG 636Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYG 636Y registered?

DYG 636Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is DYG 636Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYG 636Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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