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JYM 266W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

25,680 mi
Last recorded25,680 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYM 266W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 25,680 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 25,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 25,675 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 25,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 25,547 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,538 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 25,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,483 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 25,483 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,406 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 25,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,706 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,357 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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JYM 266W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JYM 266W, 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 JYM 266W registered?

JYM 266W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 1981.

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