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FVX 447Y

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,510 mi
Last recorded27,510 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVX 447Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 27,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 24,793 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 24,758 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,393 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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FVX 447Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVX 447Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVX 447Y registered?

FVX 447Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is FVX 447Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVX 447Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVX 447Y have outstanding finance?

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