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RP 8705

1982 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,370 mi
Last recorded79,370 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP 8705
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,370 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,360 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,761 miles

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 73,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,857 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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RP 8705 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RP 8705, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RP 8705 registered?

RP 8705 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 November 1982.

Is RP 8705 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RP 8705 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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