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TMX 508X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,808 mi
Last recorded56,808 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMX 508X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,808 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 56,808 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S/R (6.2.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH REARS (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering seized/does not re-centre

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test plus socket loose ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,589 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requires considerable effort to reach minimum efficiency.

Steering seized/does not re-centre

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test plus socket loose ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2007 52,810 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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TMX 508X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TMX 508X, 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 TMX 508X registered?

TMX 508X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is TMX 508X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMX 508X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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