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TTF 1Y

1983 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTF 1Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,593 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak coming from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 72,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak coming from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,869 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 71,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack insecure bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,543 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 71,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,776 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,692 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,584 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,545 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front top suspension mounting poor.

Nearside rear exhaust hanger ball come out of hanger/but still secure.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner side.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,453 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front shock absorber,top mounting poor.

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing.

o/s rear brake pads getting low.

rust on front and rear suspension.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,403 miles

Car is very rusty underside.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Slight misfire to engine.

Fail 20 May 2010 70,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine has slight misfire.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle is VERY rusty underside.

Pass 19 May 2009 70,321 miles

All coil springs rusty.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 70,240 miles

General surface rust on underside side of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 70,085 miles

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Pass 25 May 2006 69,794 miles

n/s steering rack bush poor.

o/s rear brake flexy end rusty.

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

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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TTF 1Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTF 1Y, 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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TTF 1Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 1983.

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