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A153 UHM

1984 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,193 mi
Last recorded99,193 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA153 UHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,193 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,193 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 99,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 99,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 99,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,974 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,968 miles

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

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

intermittant slight brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Aug 2005 98,917 miles

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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A153 UHM is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A153 UHM, 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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What year was A153 UHM registered?

A153 UHM is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 February 1984.

Is A153 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A153 UHM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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