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LMC 186W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,823 mi
Last recorded8,823 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMC 186W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 8,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 7,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 6,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 4,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 2,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,162 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 3 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 3 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 380 miles

hand brake cable twisted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 380 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 169 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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LMC 186W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMC 186W, 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 LMC 186W registered?

LMC 186W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is LMC 186W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMC 186W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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