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LOC 589X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,355 mi
Last recorded68,355 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOC 589X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,355 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 68,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2021 67,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,675 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 65,675 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Low pressure/return (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,787 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 64,785 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 64,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,259 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,031 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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LOC 589X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 57,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOC 589X, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOC 589X registered?

LOC 589X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is LOC 589X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOC 589X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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