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SDH 600W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,048 mi
Last recorded87,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDH 600W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 87,048 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 87,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SDH 600W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SDH 600W, 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 SDH 600W registered?

SDH 600W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is SDH 600W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDH 600W shows 2 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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