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JBP 550X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,692 mi
Last recorded48,692 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBP 550X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,692 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,321 miles

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

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear seat and seatbelts removed for racing.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,902 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,157 miles

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

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

REAR SEATS AND REAR SEAT BELTS REMOVED

Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,976 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,158 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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JBP 550X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JBP 550X, 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 JBP 550X registered?

JBP 550X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1982.

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The MOT history for JBP 550X shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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