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647 HMJ

1977 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration647 HMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 74,809 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 74,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Along Front Cross Member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Front Cross Member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,686 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,685 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH SIDE. (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,378 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,274 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,859 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 65,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 65,423 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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647 HMJ is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 647 HMJ, 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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What year was 647 HMJ registered?

647 HMJ is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is 647 HMJ safe to buy?

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