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PME 484X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPME 484X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,649 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,648 miles

All suspension bushes slight deterioration

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,647 miles

Underbody corrosion

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,647 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,645 miles

front number plate cracked

power steering fluid leaking

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Fail 9 Aug 2010 78,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

power steering fluid leaking

suspension shows sighns of age & wear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,643 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,642 miles

slight dampness around steering pipes

slight oil leak ?

Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight p.a.s. fluid weep

Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,641 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all suspension joints show general age & wear

general underbody corrosion

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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PME 484X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PME 484X, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PME 484X registered?

PME 484X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is PME 484X safe to buy?

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