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1984 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 23M
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 85,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,609 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

fuel filler cap seal perished and poor condition

slight bind in n/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

gearbox damp

head light main beam telltale inoperative

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- lsd

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,569 miles

Front number plate damaged.Both rear number plate lenses damaged.O/S/R fog-lamp slightly askew.Slight wear both rear hub-units.O/S/F headlamp beam faded.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 83,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate damaged.Both rear number plate lenses damaged.O/S/R fog-lamp slightly askew.Slight wear both rear hub-units.O/S/F headlamp beam faded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,209 miles

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

o/s and n/s headlight reflective bowls tainted

small chips in windscreen

some end float in both rear drive shafts

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,547 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,544 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

chips in windscreen

front brake pads worn

slight pull to left under brake test

Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2007 81,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four brake dics rusty on surface due to lack of use

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres beginning to crack and perish on walls

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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NOW 23M is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NOW 23M, 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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NOW 23M is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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