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CLB 383Y

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLB 383Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 42,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,061 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 42,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,892 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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CLB 383Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLB 383Y, 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 CLB 383Y registered?

CLB 383Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 December 1982.

Is CLB 383Y safe to buy?

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