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UGC 654W

1980 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,226 mi
Last recorded45,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 654W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 45,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,027 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 44,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror very loose ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,606 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,437 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,743 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 57,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UGC 654W is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 45,528 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 UGC 654W, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UGC 654W registered?

UGC 654W is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 August 1980.

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