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MIJ 4111

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 4111
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,283 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,217 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,235 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear silencer clamp rusted through

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,829 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,829 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Engine misfire,lh bank(probably responsible for high HC)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,924 miles

limited reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jul 2009 69,907 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 69,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,764 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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MIJ 4111 is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze 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 MIJ 4111, 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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What year was MIJ 4111 registered?

MIJ 4111 is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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