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UFF 272

1982 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,459 mi
Last recorded14,459 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFF 272
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 14,448 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 14,448 miles

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 27 Feb 2015 13,378 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 13,316 miles

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 26 Feb 2014 13,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,212 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,212 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 8,326 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 4,252 miles

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 16 Jul 2010 4,252 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 4,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 4,252 miles

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

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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UFF 272 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFF 272, 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 UFF 272 registered?

UFF 272 is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 1982.

Is UFF 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFF 272 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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