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D181 LEL

1986 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

140,766 mi
Last recorded140,766 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2005
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 LEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2005 140,766 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All tyres have a large amount of ozone cracking , recommend max speed of 30 mph until changed †

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion and oil leaks

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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D181 LEL is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 D181 LEL, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D181 LEL registered?

D181 LEL is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 October 1986.

Is D181 LEL safe to buy?

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