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HCK 148S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,299 mi
Last recorded30,299 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 148S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 30,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 29,581 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 25,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,963 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,494 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 13,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,429 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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HCK 148S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCK 148S, 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 HCK 148S registered?

HCK 148S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is HCK 148S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCK 148S shows 21 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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