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RJB 44Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,117 mi
Last recorded119,117 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJB 44Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 117,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside front ball joint dust covers split

nearside and offside front rubber bump stops deteriorated

nearside and offside rear movement detected at the wheel/driveshafts

offside front steering rack rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2009 110,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside front ball joint dust covers split

nearside and offside front bump stops deteriorated

nearside and offside rear movement detected at the wheel/drive shafts

Pass 30 Sep 2008 105,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 100,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 100,166 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RJB 44Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJB 44Y, 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 RJB 44Y registered?

RJB 44Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is RJB 44Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJB 44Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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