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RCA 96Y

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,251 mi
Last recorded58,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 96Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,650 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Nearside front lower ball joint some wear

Offside front lower ball joint some wear

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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RCA 96Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RCA 96Y, 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 RCA 96Y registered?

RCA 96Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 September 1982.

Is RCA 96Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 96Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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