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JAG 250Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,938 mi
Last recorded26,938 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 250Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 26,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 26,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 25,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal brake pipes cover in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 25,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal brake pipes cover in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 23,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 21,421 miles

Front Suspension upper/lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,673 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

park brake minimum required effort only just met

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,528 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 15,250 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 12,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,110 miles

front wipers

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 1,158 miles

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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JAG 250Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JAG 250Y, 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 JAG 250Y registered?

JAG 250Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is JAG 250Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 250Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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