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WJH 566Y

1982 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 566Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2009 118,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s lower ball joint cover split

o/s top and bottom ball joint covers split

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 118,380 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,090 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

enginr & gearbox oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 21 Dec 2006 117,554 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine gearbox & diff oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 117,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine diff.gearbox oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch rusted

steering rack mountings worn

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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WJH 566Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJH 566Y, 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 WJH 566Y registered?

WJH 566Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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