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VPG 242X

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,378 mi
Last recorded41,378 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 242X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,862 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,254 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,031 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 35,003 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 34,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers dont park horizontal when turned off

Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,666 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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VPG 242X is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VPG 242X, 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 VPG 242X registered?

VPG 242X is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is VPG 242X safe to buy?

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