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JAG 135L

1982 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,736 mi
Last recorded157,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 135L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,736 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 157,736 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 154,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 149,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,897 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 1 Jun 2012 146,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 May 2011 144,680 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering rack mountings spongey

Pass 11 May 2010 143,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 141,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 137,182 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 134,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2007 134,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2006 127,731 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 127,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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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JAG 135L is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JAG 135L, 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 JAG 135L registered?

JAG 135L is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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