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FGH 170T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,577 mi
Last recorded30,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 170T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,577 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 30,577 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 30,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear on edges

Offside Front tyre has cut in side but no cords showing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,122 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,962 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,875 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 29,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,396 miles

ADVISE N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKING

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKING

Fail 29 Jun 2009 29,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKING

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,310 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,115 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise handbrake effort only just passed at 16%

Advise nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Advise nearside rear silencer starting to blow

Advise offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Advise slight power steering leak from offside steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2006 26,075 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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FGH 170T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 FGH 170T, 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.

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What year was FGH 170T registered?

FGH 170T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is FGH 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGH 170T shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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