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MUY 494X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,438 mi
Last recorded30,438 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 494X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 30,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 30,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil left (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,796 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,890 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,512 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,777 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 25,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,927 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front v mount deteriorated

slight play on nearside steering rack arm

Fail 18 Jun 2012 24,923 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front v mount deteriorated

slight play on nearside steering rack arm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,174 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 23,172 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,028 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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MUY 494X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MUY 494X, 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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MUY 494X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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