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WRU 875X

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,095 mi
Last recorded15,095 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 875X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 15,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 14,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r drive shaft slight movement at diff

Pass 24 Jun 2021 13,741 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front floor pans corroded but not prescribed area

o/s/r drive shaft has slight movement to diff

Fail 21 Jun 2021 13,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive average 6.43% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively movement at diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 13,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s park brake effort low

o/s/r drive shaft has slight movement to diff

Fail 10 Apr 2019 13,585 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing liner insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front floors,sills,arches and chassis corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2017 12,453 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear exhaust box loose

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 12,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear exhaust box loose

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,189 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

both front floors holed

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,541 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked

inner sills,outer sills,arches,floors and chassis all slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 9,541 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked

inner sills,outer sills,arches,floors and chassis all slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,268 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floors holed

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

warning light on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2014 8,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floors holed

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,296 miles

both front floors holed

Fail 12 Jun 2013 7,296 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floors holed

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,163 miles

Both front floors have small corroded holes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 4,249 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

holed o/s/f inner+outer sill

Fail 6 Nov 2009 4,220 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

holed o/s/f inner and outer sill

Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,177 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor holed and corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f inner sill holed and corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 2,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

holed o/s/f inner sill

Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 97,724 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,110 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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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WRU 875X is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WRU 875X, 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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WRU 875X is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 January 1982.

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