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LYL 434K

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 434K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,762 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,663 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,633 miles

nearside front top ball joint rubber split

oil leak

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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LYL 434K is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYL 434K, 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.

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What year was LYL 434K registered?

LYL 434K is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is LYL 434K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYL 434K shows 6 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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