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FLE 103Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 103Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 104,005 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 103,892 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,639 miles

boot floor corroded

slight play both front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2011 103,639 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

boot floor corroded

slight play both front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 103,629 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,620 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres getting low

exhaust poor condition

front tyres low on inner edges

headlamp beam patterns poor

screen wash jets weak

seat belts worn

small chip in screen not affecting drivers view

surface corrosion to steel brake lines

various heavy surface corrosion

wiper blades clearing screen but worn

Fail 29 Jun 2007 103,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,529 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 101,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FLE 103Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLE 103Y, 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 FLE 103Y registered?

FLE 103Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 103Y safe to buy?

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