CarVerify

Free Car Check

JAG 499N

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,585 mi
Last recorded28,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 499N
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 28,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 28,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 28,325 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 28,299 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 28,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 883 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JAG 499N is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 57,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAG 499N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 45 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAG 499N?

You can check the full history of JAG 499N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JAG 499N registered?

JAG 499N is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 July 1981.

Is JAG 499N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 499N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAG 499N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JAG 499N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.