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GTU 202T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTU 202T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,823 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/rear fog light not working

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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GTU 202T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTU 202T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTU 202T registered?

GTU 202T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is GTU 202T safe to buy?

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