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PMA 820Y

1983 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,524 mi
Last recorded66,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 820Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,524 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front apron corroded/Body area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under-body. Advise treatment. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack mountings poor. Advise replacement soon.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,348 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear play in rear driveshaft which forms top suspension arm in the diff

all steering rack mountings are in poor condition and should be replaced NOW!

both front lower bump stops are detached

both front tyres are ok for test but due to age recommend replacing them

corrossion to rear underbody panels (fuel tank covers)

wipers and washers poor just ok to meet mot minimum standard

Pass 9 May 2018 65,685 miles

Front Steering rack mountings poor. Advise replacement soon.

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn Bearing within the rear differential has slight play. Advise to be repaired soon. (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion towards the front sub-frame mounting but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Removable fuel tank panels both sides have corrosion, but not likely to come away or become detached. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 65,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering rack mountings poor. Advise replacement soon.

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn Bearing within the rear differential has slight play. Advise to be repaired soon. (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion towards the front sub-frame mounting but not considered excessive. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Removable fuel tank panels both sides have corrosion, but not likely to come away or become detached. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,824 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,700 miles

front bottom wishbone bushes innerlower poor

hand brake poor

nearside front tyre not good should be changed perishing

nearside tyre not good

steering rack mounts poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,700 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bottom wishbone bushes innerlower poor

hand brake poor

nearside front tyre not good should be changed perishing

nearside tyre not good

steering rack mounts poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside tyre side walls in poor condition

hand brake only just ok

steering rack mounts in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside tyre side walls in poor condition

hand brake only just ok

steering rack mounts in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2011 61,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front springs low possible brocken spring but unable to view

hand brake only just ok

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,090 miles

front springs low possible brocken spring but unable to view

hand brake only just ok

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,678 miles

both front bottom ball joints have play and gaitors split

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,678 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front bottom ball joints have play and gaitors split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,675 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 56,573 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 56,573 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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PMA 820Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PMA 820Y, 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 PMA 820Y registered?

PMA 820Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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