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JFL 539Y

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,637 mi
Last recorded112,637 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 539Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,584 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak noted

gearbox oil leak noted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 110,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2013 109,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 109,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 109,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 108,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 108,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 106,962 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 106,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 106,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,071 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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JFL 539Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JFL 539Y, 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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JFL 539Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 November 1982.

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