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WCU 812Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 812Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,962 miles

offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush starting to perish/deteriorate

slight movement in all wheel bearings

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,747 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front top mount bush deteriorated

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front top mount bush deteriorated

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,131 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust slight blow

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,122 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,873 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,956 miles

All Front Lower Ball Joint Rubbers Split

All Front Top Ball Joint Rubbers Split

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Right Rear eExhaust mounting Suppostrt Deteriorated But Supports Ok..

Wipers Do Not Park

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All Front Lower Ball Joint Rubbers Split

All Front Top Ball Joint Rubbers Split

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Right Rear eExhaust mounting Suppostrt Deteriorated But Supports Ok..

Wipers Do Not Park

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,704 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,157 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,562 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,572 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WCU 812Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCU 812Y, 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 WCU 812Y registered?

WCU 812Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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