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LCK 826W

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCK 826W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 75,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive both sides of tail pipes (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight bind brake

Offside Front inner wing corroded

all suspension bushes worn and deteriorating-no resulting in excess movement at this time

o/s exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated

slight bind on rear brakes

various body panels corroded and holed out with mot inspection area

Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,775 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,980 miles

heavy rustr various chassis / body not holed or in prescribed areas

varios brake pipes very rusty clean /grease required

Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy rustr various chassis / body not holed or in prescribed areas

varios brake pipes very rusty clean /grease required

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,756 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 74,756 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 74,417 miles

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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LCK 826W is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 LCK 826W, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCK 826W registered?

LCK 826W is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 August 1980.

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