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OVX 158V

1980 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,324 mi
Last recorded28,324 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVX 158V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,324 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,323 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,311 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 28,310 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

STEERING RACK MOUNTING POINTS MOVING

Pass 15 May 2008 28,104 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,095 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 27,679 miles

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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OVX 158V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 OVX 158V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVX 158V?

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What year was OVX 158V registered?

OVX 158V is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 July 1980.

Is OVX 158V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVX 158V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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