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MCF 250X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

87,977 mi
Last recorded87,977 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 250X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,977 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,966 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,953 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp lens damaged,spare tyre flat,oil leaks,exhaust system noisy,slight play in both front hub bearings,both front tyres perished,o/s/f tyre wearing low,o/s/f inner wheel arch patch repaired,o/s/r chassis rail patch repaired.

o/s/r trailing arm mounting bolt locking device missing.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

n/s/f indicator lamp lens damaged,spare tyre flat,oil leaks,exhaust system noisy,slight play in both front hub bearings,both front tyres perished,o/s/f tyre wearing low,o/s/f inner wheel arch patch repaired,o/s/r chassis rail patch repaired.

o/s/r trailing arm mounting bolt locking device missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 83,103 miles

oil leak

play in all hubs

both rear tyres perishing and close to the legal limit

front brake pads wearing low

metal fuel pipes rusty

offside front tyre side wall perishing and close to the legal limit

oil around power steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,872 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 80,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,453 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 78,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 78,343 miles

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

Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,231 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

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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MCF 250X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 MCF 250X, 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.

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MCF 250X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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