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A530 JDC

1984 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA530 JDC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 96,479 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r floor/sill area corroded

power steering belt slipping when engine idling

Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,906 miles

very front little cross member has corrosion N/s and o/s front brake calipers has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 95,306 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember under radiator corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2012 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember under radiator corroding

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2011 94,452 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 93,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 93,387 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 91,783 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 89,968 miles

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

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

front brake back plates rusting

park brake just passes

Pass 30 May 2007 89,670 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 89,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 88,895 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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A530 JDC is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A530 JDC, 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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A530 JDC is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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