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KOI 2579

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,779 mi
Last recorded31,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOI 2579
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,779 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff damp

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 31,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff damp

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,733 miles

n/s/r fog light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2015 27,736 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

n/s/r fog light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2015 27,733 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside inner rear sill by exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 26,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill by exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,663 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front crossmember starting to corrode

slight leak from powersteering pipe

Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front crossmember starting to corrode

slight leak from powersteering pipe

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,116 miles

both front and rear brakes binding on

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

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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KOI 2579 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOI 2579, 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 KOI 2579 registered?

KOI 2579 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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