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ENO 20T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,480 mi
Last recorded70,480 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENO 20T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,933 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,781 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear outer driveshaft joints

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,468 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,873 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,465 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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ENO 20T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 ENO 20T, 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 47 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 ENO 20T?

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What year was ENO 20T registered?

ENO 20T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is ENO 20T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENO 20T shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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