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LIW 8893

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,666 mi
Last recorded58,666 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 8893
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,665 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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LIW 8893 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LIW 8893, 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 LIW 8893 registered?

LIW 8893 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 July 1983.

Is LIW 8893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIW 8893 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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