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RMA 22V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,758 mi
Last recorded49,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 22V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 49,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Non obligatory fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,708 miles

Front bump stops loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear fog light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,674 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

ns os front top ball joints have slight movement when jacked free

os headlamp reflecter has tarnishing but not adversley affecting output

slight oil seepage from engine

to avoid potential damage to rear transmission tapley brake test carried out

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,452 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

water light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,372 miles

Oil leak

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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RMA 22V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 RMA 22V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMA 22V registered?

RMA 22V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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