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A141 KDG

1984 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,676 mi
Last recorded92,676 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA141 KDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,044 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,339 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard light switch faulty

Fail 22 Mar 2021 91,334 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard light switch faulty

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front corrosion hole in wheel arch , not structural

Offside Front corrosion hole in wheel arch , not structural

Offside Rear fuel tank cover has corrosion hole

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 90,900 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front corrosion hole in wheel arch , not structural

Offside Front corrosion hole in wheel arch , not structural

Offside Rear fuel tank cover has corrosion hole

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,561 miles

Front Both front sills corroded but not affecting body security, (not within a prescribed area)

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame front bushes slightly deteriorated. starting to age crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top shock mounting area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack mounting slightly deteriorated, starting to perish. (but not likely to adversely affect steering operation)

Fail 8 Jun 2018 90,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sub-frame and radiator area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame mounting and radiator area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front sills corroded but not excessively affecting strength and not with in a prescribed area.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack mountings slightly deteriorated, but not likely to adversely affect steering operation.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top shock mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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A141 KDG is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A141 KDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 42 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A141 KDG is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 1984.

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