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JOE 165L

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 165L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,336 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,175 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 85,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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JOE 165L is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JOE 165L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOE 165L registered?

JOE 165L is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 1979.

Is JOE 165L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 165L shows 12 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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