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PPG 932W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 932W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 68,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 68,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 68,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 67,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,716 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,809 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,257 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,635 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

small cut in n s f tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

small cut in n s f tyre tred

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,218 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 60,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

head lamp aim upper limit o/s n/s

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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PPG 932W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PPG 932W, 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 PPG 932W registered?

PPG 932W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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