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9 SJX

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,854 mi
Last recorded55,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 SJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,854 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2017 55,852 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak @ engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component @ rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,851 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,846 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,844 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,201 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 53,195 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,089 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wheels slight bind

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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9 SJX is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 9 SJX, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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9 SJX is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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