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KVG 882V

1980 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

45,936 mi
Last recorded45,936 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVG 882V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,936 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 45,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,733 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 45,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 45,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,227 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 45,208 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,070 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,001 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 43,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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KVG 882V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 KVG 882V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVG 882V registered?

KVG 882V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 January 1980.

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