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ATH 264T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,396 mi
Last recorded34,396 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 264T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,208 miles

Corrosion N/S "A" pillar

Corrosion N/S/F floorpan

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion O/S & N/S outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2009 34,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Corrosion N/S A pillar

Corrosion N/S/F floorpan

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion N/S & O/S outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,368 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nsf floor corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,700 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,686 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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ATH 264T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ATH 264T, 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 ATH 264T registered?

ATH 264T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ATH 264T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 264T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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