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AYC 91S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYC 91S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 98,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 98,540 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,171 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,146 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively chafed & offside rear rubbing against heat shields (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip light and main beam dim (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip on windscreen zone b

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,702 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 97,702 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 97,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shocker weak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,577 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AYC 91S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AYC 91S, 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 AYC 91S registered?

AYC 91S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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