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XFS 160Y

1983 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xj74,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFS 160Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,030 miles

All four tires over ten years old

Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,373 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 120,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar liks bushes worn

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2009 120,382 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 120,382 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight leak from p.a.s pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2009 119,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all suspension arm bushes perished

corrsion to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 118,935 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system blowing

front lower ball joint gaitors split

front tyres getting low

n/s/r tail pipe loose

oil leak

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jan 2007 118,443 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

drivers wiper blade split each end but not too execss

Fail 3 Jan 2007 118,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers wiper blade split each end but not too execss

Pass 11 Jan 2006 117,139 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 117,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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XFS 160Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 74,668 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 XFS 160Y, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFS 160Y registered?

XFS 160Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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