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KYH 757X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,821 mi
Last recorded30,821 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 757X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,821 miles

n/s/r front shocker oil mist

oil mist steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,792 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r front shocker oil mist

oil mist steering rack

Fail 2 May 2012 30,662 miles

Both front wiper blades with slight splits.

Fuel pipe rubbing NSF chassis leg

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR exhaust rubbing fuel tank/body

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil cooler pipe rubbing brkt OSF chassis leg

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight brake bind OSR.

Pass 2 May 2012 30,662 miles

Both front wiper blades with slight splits.

Fuel pipe rubbing NSF chassis leg

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR exhaust rubbing fuel tank/body

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil cooler pipe rubbing brkt OSF chassis leg

Slight brake bind OSR.

Pass 4 May 2011 30,358 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil mist power steering rack

self park on wipers faulty

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,412 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light rust on all brake discs

Pass 2 May 2006 28,432 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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KYH 757X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KYH 757X, 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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KYH 757X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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