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KVH 222T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,075 mi
Last recorded68,075 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVH 222T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,075 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,133 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,372 miles

brake hose furrels corroded

brake pipes greased

slight oil leak

underside waxoild

Pass 13 May 2017 65,933 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 65,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 64,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 64,136 miles

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

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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KVH 222T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 KVH 222T, 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 48 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 KVH 222T registered?

KVH 222T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 1978.

Is KVH 222T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVH 222T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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