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A266 UYL

1984 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,083 mi
Last recorded84,083 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA266 UYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 84,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,820 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyer has slight cut on outer wall

n/s/r tyer has slight on outer wall

o/s/f tyer has slight cut on outer wall

o/s/r tyer has slight cut on outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,568 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2006 79,176 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 79,176 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both front suspension top ball joint gaiters split

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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A266 UYL is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A266 UYL, 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 A266 UYL registered?

A266 UYL is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A266 UYL safe to buy?

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