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RPE 260X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 260X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 May 2010 86,351 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,929 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,491 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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RPE 260X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPE 260X, 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 RPE 260X registered?

RPE 260X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is RPE 260X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 260X shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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