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HWR 36T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 36T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,659 miles

cracking on n/s/f and o/s/f outer tyre walls.

leak from power steering.

rear valance corroded (n/a to test).

slight corrosion on front cross member (n/a to test).

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r loer suspension †bearings.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 80,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

cracking in o/s/f and n/s/r outer walls

o/s/r inner valance corroded

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension bearings †

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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HWR 36T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HWR 36T, 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 HWR 36T registered?

HWR 36T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 1979.

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