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HWV 948V

1980 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,962 mi
Last recorded75,962 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 948V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

bad rear diff oil leak

both front floor pan holed

n/s/f tyre badley perishing and wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre badley perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,732 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,726 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,030 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 2 Jun 2008 75,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 29 May 2007 73,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 72,900 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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HWV 948V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HWV 948V, 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 HWV 948V registered?

HWV 948V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is HWV 948V safe to buy?

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