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XFL 540X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,538 mi
Last recorded41,538 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFL 540X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 41,538 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 41,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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XFL 540X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XFL 540X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFL 540X?

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What year was XFL 540X registered?

XFL 540X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is XFL 540X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFL 540X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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