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XJI 7829

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,847 mi
Last recorded97,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 7829
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 144,573 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2017 141,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,631 miles

both front repeaters dim

Pass 22 Jun 2012 127,328 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 127,319 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 117,450 miles

n/s/f chassis corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2011 117,433 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f chassis corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 114,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,614 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 113,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 113,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 113,049 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 111,345 miles

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

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

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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XJI 7829 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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 XJI 7829, 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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What year was XJI 7829 registered?

XJI 7829 is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 December 1983.

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