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ESF 551S

1978 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 551S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 55,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 55,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 53,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,971 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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ESF 551S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESF 551S, 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

How do I check the history of ESF 551S?

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What year was ESF 551S registered?

ESF 551S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is ESF 551S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESF 551S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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