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MCA 805S

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCA 805S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,774 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,773 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,190 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,822 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,766 miles

Rear handbrake performance just passed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,684 miles

Rear handbrake readings just passed requires adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,621 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,530 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,457 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,365 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 84,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,248 miles

nearside rear fog light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,186 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,131 miles

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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MCA 805S is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MCA 805S, 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 MCA 805S registered?

MCA 805S is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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