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GVV 273X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,651 mi
Last recorded6,651 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 273X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer door handles partly seized

Fail 14 Jun 2008 6,651 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust system-- poorly mounted and touching rear axle--slight blow at centre joint

Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,626 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear of sills rusting

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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GVV 273X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVV 273X, 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 GVV 273X registered?

GVV 273X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is GVV 273X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVV 273X 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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