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AUD 289R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,722 mi
Last recorded5,722 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUD 289R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 5,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 4,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 4,264 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 4,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,187 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 4,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,097 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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AUD 289R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AUD 289R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUD 289R registered?

AUD 289R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 1977.

Is AUD 289R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUD 289R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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