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PMY 513W

1980 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,523 mi
Last recorded47,523 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 513W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,767 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 45,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox oil leak and slow going in to gear

Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak and slow going in to gear

Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PMY 513W is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PMY 513W, 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 PMY 513W registered?

PMY 513W is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is PMY 513W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 513W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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