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66,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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
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)
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)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
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
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
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
front springs low possible brocken spring but unable to view
hand brake only just ok
both front bottom ball joints have play and gaitors split
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
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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