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VRU 722X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,774 mi
Last recorded28,774 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 722X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,607 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,847 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 26,736 miles

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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VRU 722X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRU 722X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRU 722X?

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What year was VRU 722X registered?

VRU 722X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 May 1982.

Is VRU 722X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 722X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRU 722X have outstanding finance?

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