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DAC 340T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3881cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,826 mi
Last recorded1,826 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 340T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,881cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 1,826 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 1,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 1,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 1,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 1,378 miles

oil leak on differential

slight misting of grease around front hubs

Fail 1 Jul 2013 1,342 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip not fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 1,283 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 1,283 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 1 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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DAC 340T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,881cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DAC 340T, 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 DAC 340T registered?

DAC 340T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 November 1978.

Is DAC 340T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAC 340T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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