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PUC 997Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,971 mi
Last recorded45,971 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUC 997Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,971 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,950 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 45,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 40,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 37,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,593 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,609 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

unable to see front pads clearly

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,114 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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PUC 997Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUC 997Y, 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.

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PUC 997Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 May 1983.

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