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XIJ 537

1981 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xjs57,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 537
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,822 miles

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

front underside of car oily

rate of rear brake increase near excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front underside of car oily

rate of rear brake increase near excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,718 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,718 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

knock from nearside front no wear or play evident,sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 63,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XIJ 537 is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XIJ 537, 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.

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What year was XIJ 537 registered?

XIJ 537 is a 1981 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 September 1981.

Is XIJ 537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIJ 537 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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