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A344 GGU

1984 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,230 mi
Last recorded125,230 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA344 GGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,230 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security pressed steel cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension bushes perished.

Under side of vehicle very heavily under-sealed in places.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 125,230 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security pressed steel cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension bushes perished.

Under side of vehicle very heavily under-sealed in places.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,945 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,712 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 124,674 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 124,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 120,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 120,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 113,407 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 113,406 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 111,397 miles

both wiper blades wearing.

wear to rear axle subframe mount offside.

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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A344 GGU is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A344 GGU, 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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A344 GGU is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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