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PAG 844W

1980 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

56,628 mi
Last recorded56,628 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAG 844W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,628 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Excessive movement at fixings. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,590 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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PAG 844W is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 PAG 844W, 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.

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What year was PAG 844W registered?

PAG 844W is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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