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SLK 29W

1981 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,480 mi
Last recorded6,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 29W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 6,480 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 6,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 6,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 6,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 6,393 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Locking device was loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 6,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 6,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 5,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 4,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2011 4,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 4,851 miles

nearside steering rack mounting bushes has slight wear

offside steering rack mounting bushes has slight wear

Fail 20 May 2009 4,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 4,764 miles

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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SLK 29W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SLK 29W, 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.

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What year was SLK 29W registered?

SLK 29W is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is SLK 29W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLK 29W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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