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XLJ 653X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 653X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 8,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 8,326 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 8,264 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 8,152 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside front floor, not structural

Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front jacking point slightly bent and corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 6,831 miles

Front valance corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 4,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 4,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

wipers not parking offscreen

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 534 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 534 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 534 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

alternator belt broken

Pass 31 Jan 2008 534 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

alternator belt broken

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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XLJ 653X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 57,919 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XLJ 653X, 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

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What year was XLJ 653X registered?

XLJ 653X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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