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EKF 598Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKF 598Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,129 miles

o/s inner rack end slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,129 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint outer (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint outer (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

o/s inner rack end slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,613 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 39,612 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,634 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 37,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,632 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 35,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,240 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 34,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,068 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 31,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,982 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,112 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EKF 598Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EKF 598Y, 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 EKF 598Y registered?

EKF 598Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 1982.

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The MOT history for EKF 598Y shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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