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FBH 64T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBH 64T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,727 miles

front tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 67,642 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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FBH 64T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FBH 64T, 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 FBH 64T registered?

FBH 64T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is FBH 64T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBH 64T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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