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YOO 505X

1981 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1981 Jaguar Xj57,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOO 505X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 71,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,910 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion back of arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

all bushs starting to crack and perish

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,909 miles

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion back of arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

all bushs starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,805 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 68,783 miles

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 68,776 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 66,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,790 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,062 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,072 miles

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

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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YOO 505X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YOO 505X, 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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YOO 505X is a 1981 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 1981.

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