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FBP 380X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,630 mi
Last recorded28,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBP 380X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,630 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,630 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 27,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished. offside rear lower fulcrum pin worn.

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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FBP 380X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBP 380X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBP 380X registered?

FBP 380X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FBP 380X safe to buy?

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