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ODC 222W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,809 mi
Last recorded16,809 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODC 222W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 16,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 16,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe over axel (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,679 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,607 miles

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

slight wear in stearing rack bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,441 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 16,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear floor corroded but not structural

Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,432 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 16,432 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ODC 222W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODC 222W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODC 222W registered?

ODC 222W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 July 1981.

Is ODC 222W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODC 222W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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