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SSL 519

1983 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,132 mi
Last recorded26,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 519
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 26,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,935 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 25,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 25,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 25,547 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,329 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,840 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 3,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

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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SSL 519 is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SSL 519, 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 SSL 519 registered?

SSL 519 is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is SSL 519 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 519 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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