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DGF 875S

1977 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,246 mi
Last recorded74,246 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 875S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,246 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 74,243 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value No reading either side (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,280 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust has slight leak

outer body has corrosion in several places

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,032 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,010 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,905 miles

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,815 miles

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

steering rack bushes have slight play.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,550 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,846 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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DGF 875S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DGF 875S, 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.

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What year was DGF 875S registered?

DGF 875S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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