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SVR 389X

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

722 mi
Last recorded722 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 389X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack rubbers slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,176 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,865 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 94,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 92,500 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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SVR 389X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SVR 389X, 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 SVR 389X registered?

SVR 389X is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 November 1981.

Is SVR 389X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 389X shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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