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FOH 5V

1980 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,666 mi
Last recorded9,666 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 5V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 9,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,386 miles

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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FOH 5V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 FOH 5V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FOH 5V registered?

FOH 5V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is FOH 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOH 5V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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