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FGH 81T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,785 mi
Last recorded42,785 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 81T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 42,785 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 42,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 42,618 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer brake caliper has restricted free movement piston (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 42,260 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 May 2016 42,251 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 41,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 41,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 36,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,493 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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FGH 81T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FGH 81T, 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 81T registered?

FGH 81T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 1978.

Is FGH 81T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGH 81T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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