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SOI 172

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 172
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,252 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,813 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,849 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,710 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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SOI 172 is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 SOI 172, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOI 172 registered?

SOI 172 is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is SOI 172 safe to buy?

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