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EWP 2S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,977 mi
Last recorded5,977 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 2S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 5,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 5,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 5,740 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 5,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 5,492 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,265 miles

All four brakes are dragging slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 5,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake slightly dragging.

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 5,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Diff leaking,N/S & O/S Rear hub seals seeping slightly.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/F Brake dragging slightly.

Oil leak

Power steering drive belts slightly loose.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 5,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,517 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 4,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,780 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 3,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 3,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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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EWP 2S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EWP 2S, 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 EWP 2S?

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What year was EWP 2S registered?

EWP 2S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is EWP 2S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 2S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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