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FHJ 789T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,804 mi
Last recorded41,804 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 789T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,651 miles

Battery insecure

Brake warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering arm nut not secured

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Offside steering arm nut not secured

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,521 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f top swivel dust covers split

n/s/f door handle sticking

Fail 15 Jul 2011 41,518 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f top swivel dust covers split

n/s/f door handle sticking

Fail 31 Mar 2011 41,518 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,449 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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FHJ 789T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FHJ 789T, 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 FHJ 789T?

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What year was FHJ 789T registered?

FHJ 789T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is FHJ 789T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 789T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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