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XIJ 115

1981 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,452 mi
Last recorded18,452 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 115
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 18,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 18,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 15,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 13,715 miles

small oil leak's from gear box and diff

Pass 22 Feb 2018 10,788 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 10,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 6,705 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 6,705 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing all rear prop shaft flange bolts loose ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 1,284 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 1,284 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 1,373 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 4 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 4 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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XIJ 115 is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XIJ 115, 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.

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What year was XIJ 115 registered?

XIJ 115 is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is XIJ 115 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIJ 115 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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