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JAG 39L

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,390 mi
Last recorded38,390 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 39L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 38,390 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 32,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 31,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 27,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 19,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 11,337 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

1. all exhaust rubber supports in poor condition † †2. exhaust gas leak from front pipe joints

Fail 4 Apr 2006 11,306 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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JAG 39L is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JAG 39L, 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 JAG 39L registered?

JAG 39L is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JAG 39L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 39L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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