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FAH 97T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,176 mi
Last recorded15,176 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 97T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 15,163 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,955 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 14,955 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 14,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Park brake efficiency 18%

Slight noise from nearside front shock absorber,but meeting test criteria

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,932 miles

Park brake efficiency 18%

Slight noise from nearside front shock absorber,but meeting test criteria

Fail 23 Apr 2012 14,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 14,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 14,641 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,592 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,549 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,512 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 145,025 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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FAH 97T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FAH 97T, 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.

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What year was FAH 97T registered?

FAH 97T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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