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XJZ 550

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,067 mi
Last recorded38,067 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 550
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,560 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Under body corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2013 37,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,557 miles

plastic body kit fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2010 37,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic body kit fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in n/s/r lower suspension pin/bushes

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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XJZ 550 is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJZ 550, 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 XJZ 550 registered?

XJZ 550 is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 June 1982.

Is XJZ 550 safe to buy?

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