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UJN 31Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 31Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside wax oiled

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,551 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underside wax oiled

Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,426 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 88,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,489 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,489 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,467 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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UJN 31Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 74,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJN 31Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJN 31Y registered?

UJN 31Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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