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787 PF

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,549 mi
Last recorded78,549 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration787 PF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,537 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chasasis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack mounting bush has slight play

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 78,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack mount bush has slight movement but not excessive

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box corroded and has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket over rear axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2018 77,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket over rear axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,674 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,674 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 3 Jun 2013 77,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 77,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,339 miles

Oil leak

nearside front upper ball-joint boot split

nearside rear brake disc slightly distorted

offside front upper ball-joint boot split

Fail 10 Jun 2010 77,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front upper ball-joint boot split

nearside rear brake disc slightly distorted

offside front upper ball-joint boot split

Fail 27 May 2010 77,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,153 miles

oil leaking at auto box driping on to power steering pipe

Fail 2 May 2006 77,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

both front brake discs corroded on outer edges

both front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

offside steering rack bush slightly split

slight play at both rear wheels,suspect rear wheel bearings

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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787 PF is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,407 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 787 PF, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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787 PF is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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