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RAC 32W

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,729 mi
Last recorded132,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 32W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole underbody has been waxoyled

Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,296 miles

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil weep from gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2017 30,391 miles

Offside Rear Outer hub leaking grease onto inner wheel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil far rear (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2017 30,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer hub leaking grease onto inner wheel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil far rear (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,730 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,398 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,142 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,115 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,775 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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RAC 32W is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 57,972 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 RAC 32W, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAC 32W registered?

RAC 32W is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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