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RFK 540

1980 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 540
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,000 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front shock absorber top mounts worn

Pass 24 Aug 2013 90,000 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2012 90,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 90,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,000 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2010 90,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 89,308 miles

slight roughness o/s rear wheel baring

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 84,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 81,068 miles

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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RFK 540 is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFK 540, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFK 540 registered?

RFK 540 is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is RFK 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFK 540 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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