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NLX 179V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 179V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,028 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Lockwire device not fitted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 93,625 miles

registration date incorrect in DVSA records - V5C shown as proof

Fail 3 May 2018 93,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,820 miles

Auto transmission fluid leaks.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Transmission fluid around both rear brake calipers.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,815 miles

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

Auto transmission fluid leaks.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Transmission fluid around both rear brake calipers.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,027 miles

Drivers interior door handle loose

Oil leaks

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,636 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,638 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,606 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 102,685 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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NLX 179V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 NLX 179V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLX 179V registered?

NLX 179V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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