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PGB 447Y

1983 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGB 447Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 70,526 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 70,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Rear Brakes seized on not allowing acurate reading of rear foot and handbrake on brake tester.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,436 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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PGB 447Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 74,668 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 PGB 447Y, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGB 447Y registered?

PGB 447Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1983.

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The MOT history for PGB 447Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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