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XJS 2

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,478 mi
Last recorded28,478 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 2
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,478 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 28,451 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,422 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 28,217 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 28,217 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front and rear (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,082 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 28,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,887 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,787 miles

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

slight bind near side rear wheel

Pass 12 May 2006 27,472 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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XJS 2 is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 XJS 2, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJS 2 registered?

XJS 2 is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is XJS 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 2 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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