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MDN 1P

1977 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,206 mi
Last recorded48,206 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDN 1P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 48,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,643 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,153 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 47,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,151 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 47,151 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,151 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,151 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,011 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 47,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 47,002 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,923 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,918 miles

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

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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MDN 1P is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDN 1P, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MDN 1P is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1977.

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