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NUF 240W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,187 mi
Last recorded60,187 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 240W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,187 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advice battery [flat]

advice wipers

both front monting bushes cracked

front pads cannot be seen

fuel line pipe rusted advive replacement

offside front door bodyrusted from inside

rear seat no seat belt fitted[advice fitting]

Fail 21 Nov 2008 60,184 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear seat no seat belt fitted[advice fitting]

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advice battery [flat]

advice wipers

both front monting bushes cracked

front pads cannot be seen

fuel line pipe rusted advive replacement

offside front door bodyrusted from inside

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,184 miles

REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Fail 31 May 2006 60,184 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

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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NUF 240W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 57,919 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 NUF 240W, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUF 240W registered?

NUF 240W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 July 1981.

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