1983 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · ODE 107F
1983 Jaguar XJ (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1983. Recorded mileage 12,451 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 4235cc
ODE 107F Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2024
- 12,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
ODE 107F Mileage History
- 26/04/202212,241 mi
- 11/10/202212,245 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/202412,451 mi+206 mi
Average of roughly 122 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ODE 107F MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Jaguar Xj (ODE 107F) between April 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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