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CTC 356M

1977 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 356M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011
Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,385 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,374 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 80,244 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 80,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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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CTC 356M is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 CTC 356M, 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

How do I check the history of CTC 356M?

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What year was CTC 356M registered?

CTC 356M is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1977.

Is CTC 356M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 356M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTC 356M have outstanding finance?

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