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EWC 516Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,485 mi
Last recorded77,485 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWC 516Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2007 77,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2006 72,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

under body repairs

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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EWC 516Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EWC 516Y, 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 EWC 516Y registered?

EWC 516Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is EWC 516Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWC 516Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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