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TOM 551

1981 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,424 mi
Last recorded65,424 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 551
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,424 miles

Both rear hubs have slight play in them

Engine oil leak

Front subframe bushes starting to split

Offside front wheel bearing slight play in it

Rear axle slight leak

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,395 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Front subframe bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

both rear hubs have very slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,365 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on inner sidewall

Engine oil leak

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2018 65,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres slightly perished on inner sidewall

Engine oil leak

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,329 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Carb (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,292 miles

Engine oil light on

Front suspension corroded in places

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,325 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,924 miles

underside corroded in places

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 63,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight 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)

engine oil leak

underside corroded in places

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,613 miles

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

engine oil leak

underside corroded in places

Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,613 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

engine oil leak

underside corroded in places

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,250 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,586 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 62,547 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,678 miles

Fluid found around carburettors. Not dripping

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 61,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

NSF OSF Bump stops not attached

Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,235 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,235 miles

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

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

no rear seat belts

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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TOM 551 is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TOM 551, 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 TOM 551 registered?

TOM 551 is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 1981.

Is TOM 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 551 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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