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JGH 964X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 964X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,980 miles

both rear tie bar bushes in poor condition

nearside front tyre very heavily perished

offside front tyre very heavily perished

offside rear tyre very heavily perished and very close to legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tie bar bushes in poor condition

nearside front tyre very heavily perished

offside front tyre very heavily perished

offside rear tyre very heavily perished and very close to legal limit

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
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JGH 964X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGH 964X, 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

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What year was JGH 964X registered?

JGH 964X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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