CarVerify

Free Car Check

UJL 418

1980 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,217 mi
Last recorded42,217 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJL 418
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 42,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 42,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 41,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 36,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,700 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 31,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UJL 418 is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UJL 418, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJL 418?

You can check the full history of UJL 418 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UJL 418 registered?

UJL 418 is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 1980.

Is UJL 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJL 418 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UJL 418 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UJL 418. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.