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OPR 61W

1981 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,798 mi
Last recorded79,798 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 61W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

fuel line corroded

gearbox damp

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside front floor and outer body sill corroded

offside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

fuel line corroded

gearbox damp

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside front floor and outer body sill corroded

offside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,794 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

corrosion in o/s/f floor pan and outer body sill

mascot on bonnet

o/s/f suspention bump stop missing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

corrosion in o/s/f floor pan and outer body sill

mascot on bonnet

o/s/f suspention bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 79,780 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

all road tyres perished on outer sidewalls

mascot on bonnet

n/s bonnet catch defective

sone corrosion in o/s/f floor pan and outer body sill areas

Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,780 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

all road tyres perished on outer sidewalls

mascot on bonnet

n/s bonnet catch defective

sone corrosion in o/s/f floor pan and outer body sill areas

Pass 23 May 2006 79,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre has perished side walls

n/side bonnet catch not working

o/s/front upper suspention bump stop missing

some corrosion in o/s/front floor pan

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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OPR 61W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OPR 61W, 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 OPR 61W registered?

OPR 61W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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