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FSF 37S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSF 37S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,269 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,007 miles

Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake long but effective

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor sections corroded, not excessive at time of test

Offside Front suspension bump stop insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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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FSF 37S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 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 FSF 37S, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSF 37S registered?

FSF 37S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is FSF 37S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSF 37S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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