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WAV 54X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

3,713 mi
Last recorded3,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAV 54X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 3,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 3,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 3,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 3,503 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 3,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 3,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 2,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 2,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 2,545 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 2,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 2,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 2,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 1,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 1,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 1,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 4 miles

all wheels slighty loose

indicator flashing rate high

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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WAV 54X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WAV 54X, 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 WAV 54X registered?

WAV 54X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 1982.

Is WAV 54X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAV 54X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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