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XJS 218X

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,392 mi
Last recorded26,392 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 218X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 26,392 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,264 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f bump stop loose

Fail 25 Aug 2021 26,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f bump stop loose

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,554 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,473 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 25,473 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,050 miles

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

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

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

rear fuel pipie corodded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,840 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,777 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,501 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 218X is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 218X, 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 218X registered?

XJS 218X is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is XJS 218X safe to buy?

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