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VMX 459Y

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,138 mi
Last recorded43,138 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 459Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,138 miles

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

brakes;; both front disc's in poor condition

slight noise front nearside hub bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

brakes;; both front disc's in poor condition

slight noise front nearside hub bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,123 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tyres;;nearside front tyrecracking in tread and outer sidewall

tyres;;offside rear tyre cracking in tread to sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,812 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,804 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,311 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2006 41,139 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner wall cracking & o/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2006 40,967 miles

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

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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VMX 459Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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

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 VMX 459Y, 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.

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What year was VMX 459Y registered?

VMX 459Y is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 August 1982.

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