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KIA 603

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIA 603
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,192 miles

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,041 miles

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,873 miles

Damp around power steering no leaks found

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,701 miles

Damp around power steering rack no leaks at time of test

O/s parking brake slight low effort

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,408 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s handbrake slight low effort

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,408 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s handbrake slight low effort

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,379 miles

o/s hand brake slight low effort

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s hand brake slight low effort

o/s/r tyre starting to perish & split not excessive

wet around power steering rack & pipes no leaks found

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,197 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s handbrake slight low effort

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,180 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake slight low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,112 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,064 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s hand brake slight low effort

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,202 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2006 53,738 miles

o/s handbrake slight low effort

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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KIA 603 is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 KIA 603, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KIA 603 registered?

KIA 603 is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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