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MDF 466V

1980 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,780 mi
Last recorded38,780 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDF 466V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,457 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,926 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 34,910 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

o/s rear wheel bearing slight movement

water pump leaking

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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MDF 466V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 MDF 466V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDF 466V registered?

MDF 466V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 January 1980.

Is MDF 466V safe to buy?

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