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GBJ 120T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,770 mi
Last recorded54,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 120T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,770 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,586 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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GBJ 120T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GBJ 120T, 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

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What year was GBJ 120T registered?

GBJ 120T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is GBJ 120T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 120T shows 4 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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