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727 COB

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,691 mi
Last recorded8,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration727 COB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 8,691 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 8,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 8,539 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 8,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 8,538 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm on hub (connected to track rod end) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,465 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 8,465 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases many minor leaks (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 8,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2014 82,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 80,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 79,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,454 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,253 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 74,682 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,239 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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727 COB is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 727 COB, 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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727 COB is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 August 1977.

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