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XIJ 514

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 514
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 36,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 37,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,298 miles

Front floor nearside /offside rusty ,will require att. in very near future

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,298 miles

Nearside Front and offside floor rusty

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

petrol cap seals

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,298 miles

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 36,298 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 36,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front floors corrioned

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,298 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and off side front floor pans rusty

nearside front and offside front floor pans rusty

nearside front wiper to long

p a s fluild leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2010 36,298 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and off side front floor pans rusty

nearside front and offside front floor pans rusty

nearside front wiper to long

p a s fluild leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,298 miles

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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XIJ 514 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XIJ 514, 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.

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XIJ 514 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 March 1983.

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