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CTP 108C

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTP 108C
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 68,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 66,943 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 66,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Park brake pad. (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,711 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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CTP 108C is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CTP 108C, 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 CTP 108C registered?

CTP 108C is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is CTP 108C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTP 108C shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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