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LMM 101W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMM 101W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,505 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 74,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 73,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,882 miles

Both front bottom ball joints have play.

Play in rear hubs.

Slight blow on exhaust.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front top/bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front bottom ball joints have play.

Play in rear hubs.

Slight blow on exhaust.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front top/bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 72,229 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe across front leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,998 miles

Both front top and bottom ball joint gaiters badly splitting/perishing.

Play in front hub assemblys.

Play in rear hubs.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,996 miles

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

Both front top and bottom ball joint gaiters badly splitting/perishing.

Play in front hub assemblys.

Play in rear hubs.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,233 miles

Both rear tyres badly perishing/cracking.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,233 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear boxes. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres badly perishing/cracking.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,675 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper and lower (2.2.C.1c)

Both front hub assemblys have slight play.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases IN SEVERAL PLACES (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust boxes sitting close to body.

Rear parking brake only just met required minimum.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s/f track rod end has slight play. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,675 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper and lower (2.2.C.1c)

Both front hub assemblys have slight play.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases IN SEVERAL PLACES (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust boxes sitting close to body.

Rear parking brake only just met required minimum.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s/f track rod end has slight play. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers deteriorated

movement detected at steering rack mountings

Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,615 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have slight judder.

play in both rear hubs.

play in n/s/f track rod end and o/s/f.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have slight judder.

play in both rear hubs.

play in n/s/f track rod end and o/s/f.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,085 miles

o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

play in rear hubs.

slight judder on both front brakes.

slight movement in n/s/f track rod end.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 70,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

play in rear hubs.

slight judder on both front brakes.

slight movement in n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,058 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise: o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

advise: play in both rear hubs.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,227 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,173 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,092 miles

advise: o/s/f brake slightly binding/sticking.

advise: slight play in o/s/r hub assembly.

advise; slight play in n/s/f track rod end.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 68,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise: slight play in o/s/f hub/bearing.?

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,927 miles

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

advise: slight play in o/s/f hub/bearing.?

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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LMM 101W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 LMM 101W, 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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LMM 101W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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