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6805 VF

1978 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,214 mi
Last recorded49,214 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6805 VF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,748 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,380 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 42,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 40,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,975 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 38,951 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,352 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 31,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust box mounting rubber deteriating

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,271 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 29,265 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 27,532 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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6805 VF is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 6805 VF, 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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What year was 6805 VF registered?

6805 VF is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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