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657 PVX

1979 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration657 PVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,886 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 48,886 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Undertray insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Undertray insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Undertray insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,725 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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657 PVX is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 657 PVX, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 657 PVX registered?

657 PVX is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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