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8475 WF

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,317 mi
Last recorded44,317 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8475 WF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 44,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,915 miles

Offside Rear brake pad lining disintegrating

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,849 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,769 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,620 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp not as bright as n/s/f headlamp

Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp not as bright as n/s/f headlamp

Fail 26 Oct 2012 43,609 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak at differential

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 43,290 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,183 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,655 miles

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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8475 WF is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 8475 WF, 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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8475 WF is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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