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EGO 400T

1978 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,861 mi
Last recorded74,861 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 400T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,861 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,861 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,340 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak pas

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,720 miles

slightly low effort handbrake

Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slightly low effort handbrake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,012 miles

play front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,437 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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EGO 400T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EGO 400T, 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 EGO 400T registered?

EGO 400T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is EGO 400T safe to buy?

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