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AYB 415S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 415S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,916 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,913 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,872 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

power steering pipe damp

Fail 12 Jan 2012 95,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,870 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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AYB 415S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AYB 415S, 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 AYB 415S registered?

AYB 415S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 January 1978.

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The MOT history for AYB 415S 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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