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XJS 1S

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 1S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,255 miles

rear fog lamp slightly cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2008 114,969 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 114,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 114,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 114,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 114,069 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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XJS 1S is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XJS 1S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XJS 1S?

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What year was XJS 1S registered?

XJS 1S is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 February 1983.

Is XJS 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 1S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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