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PHY 242S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,620 mi
Last recorded73,620 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHY 242S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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PHY 242S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHY 242S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHY 242S registered?

PHY 242S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is PHY 242S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHY 242S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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