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WCN 912Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCN 912Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 117,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 117,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 116,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 116,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 115,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 115,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 112,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,988 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

parking brake efficiency poor

Fail 21 May 2006 106,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WCN 912Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WCN 912Y, 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

How do I check the history of WCN 912Y?

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What year was WCN 912Y registered?

WCN 912Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is WCN 912Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCN 912Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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