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KSX 5T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,630 mi
Last recorded25,630 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSX 5T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,129 miles

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

offside front wheel close to anti-roll bar on full lock

Fail 11 Apr 2014 23,565 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

offside front wheel close to anti-roll bar on full lock

offside headlamp dipped beam comes on with main beam

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KSX 5T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KSX 5T, 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

How do I check the history of KSX 5T?

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What year was KSX 5T registered?

KSX 5T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 1979.

Is KSX 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSX 5T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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