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HYX 99W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 99W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2011 57,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel with parking brake

slight bind with nearside rear brake

Pass 10 May 2010 57,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,239 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some wear with steering rack mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,967 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 56,723 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 56,723 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

has damage to windscreen outside the swept area

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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HYX 99W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HYX 99W, 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 HYX 99W registered?

HYX 99W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is HYX 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYX 99W shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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