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VTM 634W

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,364 mi
Last recorded66,364 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 634W
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,391 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 64,363 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 63,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 58,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 55,017 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,257 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 52,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

OSF TOP BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT. OIL LIGHT ON AT TIME OF TEST. BRAKE TEST NOT DONE REF FRONT BRAKES BINDING. BAD PAD LEAK AT IDLE REF BEFORE UNDERNEATH INSPECTION CARRIED OUT.

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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VTM 634W is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTM 634W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTM 634W registered?

VTM 634W is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is VTM 634W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTM 634W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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