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RAT 767

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,854 mi
Last recorded25,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 767
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 25,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 25,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 25,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 25,555 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,518 miles

surface corrosion to front subframe and rear spring

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,334 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 25,311 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,726 miles

slight exhaust blow from both rear silencer

slight separation of rear radius arm bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,608 miles

Rear Coil springs & Front subframe have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2013 24,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Coil springs & Front subframe have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,333 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Header tank leaking

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,781 miles

rust corrosion present:front subframe and suspension units,rear suspension units and coil springs.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,566 miles

extensive floor repairs have been carried out

slight perishing to sidewalls on both front tyres

slight surface corrosion to steering suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,414 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

various corrossion issues outside perscribed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,361 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 23,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,323 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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RAT 767 is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RAT 767, 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 RAT 767 registered?

RAT 767 is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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