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60 UPE

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,867 mi
Last recorded26,867 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 UPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 26,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 26,459 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,025 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 25,956 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking from pas pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 25,926 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,906 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 25,879 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 25,772 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,699 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 24,699 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,504 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 1 May 2007 24,488 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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60 UPE is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 60 UPE, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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60 UPE is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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