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261 CDL

1984 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,925 mi
Last recorded18,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 CDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,925 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside centre silencer has corrosion present

wiper position?

Fail 23 Feb 2012 18,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside centre silencer has corrosion present

wiper position?

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,931 miles

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s fog lamp lens damaged

rear brake pads worn

rear underboot valance holed

front bumper corners missing

f/n/s lower swivel rubber cover split

Fail 14 Oct 2008 13,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

f/n/s lower swivel rubber cover split

front bumper corners missing

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s fog lamp lens damaged

rear brake pads worn

rear underboot valance holed

Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear fog light lens broken but secure

offside and nearside front bumper quarter panels missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,038 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link top bush worn

nearside rear fog light lens cracked

offside and nearside front bumper quater panels missing

offside headlamp aim slightly low

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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261 CDL is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,326 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 261 CDL, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 261 CDL?

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What year was 261 CDL registered?

261 CDL is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 August 1984.

Is 261 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 CDL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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