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SEL 885X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,624 mi
Last recorded57,624 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 885X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,267 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,546 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,821 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 51,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 49,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 48,858 miles

rubber boot split on nearside top ball joint

Fail 10 May 2011 48,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rubber boot split on nearside top ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,809 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,168 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion on front floor not in priscribe area

Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,630 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,630 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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SEL 885X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SEL 885X, 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 SEL 885X registered?

SEL 885X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is SEL 885X safe to buy?

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