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REG 17X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,347 mi
Last recorded218,347 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 17X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 218,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 21,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 21,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre very perished

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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REG 17X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 REG 17X, 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 REG 17X registered?

REG 17X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is REG 17X safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 17X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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