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OJL 489Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 489Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007
Pass 20 Nov 2006 88,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 88,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OJL 489Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJL 489Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJL 489Y registered?

OJL 489Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is OJL 489Y safe to buy?

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