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VTF 288Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,243 mi
Last recorded8,243 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 288Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,243 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VTF 288Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTF 288Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTF 288Y registered?

VTF 288Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is VTF 288Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTF 288Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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