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FEW 938V

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,075 mi
Last recorded2,075 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEW 938V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 2,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 2,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 1,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 1,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 1,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 1,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 1,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 4 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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FEW 938V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FEW 938V, 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

How do I check the history of FEW 938V?

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What year was FEW 938V registered?

FEW 938V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is FEW 938V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEW 938V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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