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NEU 242Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEU 242Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 119,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

undervehicle components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

undervehicle components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 118,080 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn low

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrsion at rear lower vehicle body and rear inner wheel arches

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Jul 2008 118,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn low

corrision and holed on nearside front floor pan

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes deteriorated

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2007 117,966 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 117,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 116,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 116,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f sill o/s/f sill has corrosion

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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NEU 242Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEU 242Y, 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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NEU 242Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 December 1982.

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