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FDU 900Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,843 mi
Last recorded44,843 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDU 900Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,843 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 44,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2015 44,837 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 44,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,789 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,764 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,745 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,068 miles

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

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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FDU 900Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FDU 900Y, 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.

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What year was FDU 900Y registered?

FDU 900Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 April 1983.

Is FDU 900Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDU 900Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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