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ATM 825S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,112 mi
Last recorded43,112 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATM 825S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 43,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 43,061 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 43,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,888 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 42,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 42,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,133 miles

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

vehicle presented fully undersealed under car

Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,130 miles

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

vehicle presented fully undersealed under car

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,930 miles

sealing rubbers on fuel caps beginning to split

very slight movement in rear suspension

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,547 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 41,543 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,030 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 41,030 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ATM 825S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ATM 825S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATM 825S registered?

ATM 825S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 April 1978.

Is ATM 825S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATM 825S shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATM 825S have outstanding finance?

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