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ESN 630V

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,924 mi
Last recorded7,924 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESN 630V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 7,919 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 7,696 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight leak from seal on steering rack

slight wear evident on o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 7,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 7,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight wear on n /s rear w/bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 6,004 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 6,004 miles

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

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)

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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ESN 630V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ESN 630V, 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

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What year was ESN 630V registered?

ESN 630V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is ESN 630V safe to buy?

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