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ADC 789Y

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 789Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 97,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 97,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,239 miles

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

powersteering pipes damp but no visible leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 96,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,963 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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ADC 789Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,407 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADC 789Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADC 789Y registered?

ADC 789Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ADC 789Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 789Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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