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PFU 555S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFU 555S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 93,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,097 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 92,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PFU 555S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PFU 555S, 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 PFU 555S?

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What year was PFU 555S registered?

PFU 555S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is PFU 555S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFU 555S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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