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XIW 1251

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,950 mi
Last recorded76,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 1251
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,950 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipes surface corroion

underneath surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads rusted car been stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,921 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads rusted car been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 76,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front floors slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2015 76,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front floors slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2014 75,522 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 6 May 2014 75,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 74,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,280 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,383 miles

all suspension bushes perrished

front subframe very corroded

oil leaks

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 69,973 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,210 miles

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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XIW 1251 is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 XIW 1251, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XIW 1251 registered?

XIW 1251 is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 February 1984.

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