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BEY 968W

1981 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEY 968W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 77,292 miles

Emissions not tested due to small fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2009 77,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 77,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 77,292 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2007 76,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2007 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 76,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack mounts

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BEY 968W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 57,919 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEY 968W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BEY 968W registered?

BEY 968W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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