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VCA 527W

1980 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,527 mi
Last recorded37,527 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xj45,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 527W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all other tyres cracking in treads

Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all other tyres cracking in treads

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,526 miles

engine bad starting from hot

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,409 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,408 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,354 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,981 miles

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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VCA 527W is a 1980 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 VCA 527W, 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

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What year was VCA 527W registered?

VCA 527W is a 1980 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 1980.

Is VCA 527W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCA 527W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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