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RRY 899W

1981 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,356 mi
Last recorded82,356 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRY 899W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2018 82,356 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Under car very corroded

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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RRY 899W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RRY 899W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRY 899W registered?

RRY 899W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RRY 899W safe to buy?

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