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RDU 921W

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,288 mi
Last recorded8,288 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDU 921W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,288 miles

Front of bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust mounting defective,advise attention

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Apr 2019 8,273 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades park in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive presenter issued with both fail printouts (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose insecure auxiliary fuel filter hose in boot area (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front flexible brake hoses of a different type,advise matched pair to be fitted

Front of bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust mounting defective,advise attention

Parking brake close to limit of travel

Pass 16 Feb 2017 7,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 7,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,949 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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RDU 921W is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RDU 921W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RDU 921W?

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What year was RDU 921W registered?

RDU 921W is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is RDU 921W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDU 921W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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