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OHV 429

1978 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,631 mi
Last recorded42,631 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHV 429
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,294 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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OHV 429 is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OHV 429, 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

How do I check the history of OHV 429?

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What year was OHV 429 registered?

OHV 429 is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is OHV 429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHV 429 shows 18 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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