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HFE 85T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,351 mi
Last recorded48,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFE 85T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,351 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OIL LEAK FROM OIL SWITCH

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,611 miles

OIL LEAK FROM OIL SWITCH

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,193 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,625 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 46,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,983 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 44,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HFE 85T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HFE 85T, 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.

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What year was HFE 85T registered?

HFE 85T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is HFE 85T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFE 85T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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