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AGX 90T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGX 90T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 25,364 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,272 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,158 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

areas of underbody & chassis slightly coroded due to deterioration of underbody sealant

Fail 28 Jun 2007 25,157 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AGX 90T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AGX 90T, 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 AGX 90T registered?

AGX 90T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AGX 90T safe to buy?

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