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JAG 96L

1982 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,777 mi
Last recorded77,777 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 96L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 77,777 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 77,659 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 77,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,131 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 75,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear arches at rear rust holed

bulkhead rusting

oil leak from engine

radiator in poor condition

rear valance rusty and hole

rusting to various precribed areas

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering rack mounting bushes spliting and weak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,966 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 96L is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JAG 96L, 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 96L registered?

JAG 96L is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1982.

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