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OVF 408

1982 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,884 mi
Last recorded31,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVF 408
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,844 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,884 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,352 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre slightly uneven on tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside front tyre slightly uneven on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,376 miles

offside nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight movement in steering column rubber flexible

Fail 4 Apr 2008 30,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in rear diff bearings

Pass 2 May 2006 29,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OVF 408 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,738 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 OVF 408, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVF 408 registered?

OVF 408 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is OVF 408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVF 408 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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