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SSJ 142

1982 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,138 mi
Last recorded4,138 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 142
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 4,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 4,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 3,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 3,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 2,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 2,557 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 1,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 405 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 405 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 246 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 243 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 243 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 239 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21 miles

Coolant leak

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

main beam warning light not working

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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SSJ 142 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSJ 142, 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.

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What year was SSJ 142 registered?

SSJ 142 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is SSJ 142 safe to buy?

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