MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HWR 36T safe to buy?
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