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JAZ 448

1981 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,029 mi
Last recorded33,029 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 448
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,029 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 33,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,601 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 31,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 May 2008 28,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 25,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 22,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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JAZ 448 is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAZ 448, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 448 registered?

JAZ 448 is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 August 1981.

Is JAZ 448 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 448 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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