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A238 RUM

1984 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,641 mi
Last recorded88,641 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA238 RUM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 88,641 miles

All tyres showing signs of age

Pass 6 Apr 2007 87,873 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hole in Front Vallance

Hole in boot floor not in a prescribed area

N/S/F tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet struts defective

both n/s tyre sidewalls cracked but not showing cords

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Mar 2006 87,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet struts defective

both n/s tyre sidewalls cracked but not showing cords

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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A238 RUM is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A238 RUM, 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 A238 RUM registered?

A238 RUM is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A238 RUM safe to buy?

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