MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All tyres showing signs of age
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of A238 RUM?
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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?
The MOT history for A238 RUM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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