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OSA 835W

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSA 835W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 May 2011 86,821 miles

BAD FLAT SPOTS AT BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,821 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS/INNER RIMS DAMAGED.

EXHAUST TAIL BOXES SLIGHLTY LOOSE AT MOUNTINGS.

ONE NOZZLE AT WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

R/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY HIGH.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/R TRAILING ARM BUSH.

SMALL HOLES AT R/H/R OF FLOOR AND R/H/F.

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS.

l/h/f INNER SILL SLIGHTLY HOLED.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,628 miles

EXHAUST KNOCKING AT R/H/R.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN.

FRONT TYRES WEARING AT EDGES.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE,GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE.

SLIGHT LEAK AT POWER STEERING.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SMALL HOLE AT R/H/F OF FLOOR.

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 84,508 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS SLIGHTLY BUCKLED.

BOTH REAR EXHAUST TAILBOXES SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

R/H/R EXHAUST TAILBOX CLAMP CORRODED.

SLIGHT LEAK AT POWER STEERING RACK.

SMALL HOLE AT R/H/R OF FLOOR.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,729 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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OSA 835W is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSA 835W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSA 835W registered?

OSA 835W is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 October 1980.

Is OSA 835W safe to buy?

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