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LGT 389V

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,485 mi
Last recorded15,485 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGT 389V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 14,615 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,595 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 14,589 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 14,118 miles

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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LGT 389V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LGT 389V, 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 LGT 389V registered?

LGT 389V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LGT 389V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGT 389V 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.

Does LGT 389V have outstanding finance?

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