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MSF 142X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,836 mi
Last recorded72,836 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSF 142X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,741 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 72,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 72,443 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forward shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded along floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

slight cracks in all tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,985 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forward shock absorber (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded along floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

slight cracks in all tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,725 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 64,555 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,246 miles

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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MSF 142X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 MSF 142X, 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 MSF 142X registered?

MSF 142X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is MSF 142X safe to buy?

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