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ETA 7E

1979 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,219 mi
Last recorded38,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 7E
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,219 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 38,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 35,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,694 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,115 miles

nearside front and rear indicators flash rate slower than offside

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,604 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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ETA 7E is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ETA 7E, 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 ETA 7E registered?

ETA 7E is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is ETA 7E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETA 7E shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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