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GGA 543T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGA 543T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,753 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 77,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 76,427 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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GGA 543T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GGA 543T, 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 GGA 543T registered?

GGA 543T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is GGA 543T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGA 543T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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