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779 FCR

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,286 mi
Last recorded19,286 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration779 FCR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2018 19,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 18,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,132 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,687 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,135 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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779 FCR is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 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 779 FCR, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 779 FCR registered?

779 FCR is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is 779 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 779 FCR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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