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4579 PE

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

6,852 mi
Last recorded6,852 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4579 PE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 6,852 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 6,578 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 6,317 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 6,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 6,080 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 5,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 5,321 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 5,321 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 5,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 5,293 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 5,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 4,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 4,155 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 4,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 3,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 2,071 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 2,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 1,667 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 1,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,250 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 4,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 7 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 4 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 2,970 miles

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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4579 PE is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4579 PE, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4579 PE is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1977.

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