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WFC 490X

1982 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,779 mi
Last recorded48,779 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xj62,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 490X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,779 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 48,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,271 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 47,938 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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WFC 490X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFC 490X, 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 WFC 490X registered?

WFC 490X is a 1982 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 March 1982.

Is WFC 490X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFC 490X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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