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81 JAG

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,292 mi
Last recorded16,292 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,292 miles

Headlamp beam image blurry

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 16,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp beam image blurry

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,720 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 14,718 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,819 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 13,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,719 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,666 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 13,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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81 JAG is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 57,972 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 81 JAG, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 81 JAG registered?

81 JAG is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 81 JAG safe to buy?

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