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BYR 897T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,832 mi
Last recorded26,832 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYR 897T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 26,832 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,505 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 25,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,792 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,357 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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BYR 897T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYR 897T, 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 BYR 897T registered?

BYR 897T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BYR 897T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYR 897T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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