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VFN 51

1982 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,039 mi
Last recorded13,039 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Jaguar Xjs61,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFN 51
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 13,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight exhaust leak

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,953 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 12,939 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and washes miss screen (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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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VFN 51 is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,407 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 VFN 51, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VFN 51 is a 1982 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 January 1982.

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