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RDG 779R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDG 779R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 73,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,900 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,650 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 72,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

main brake pipes heavily painted , unable to fully asses condition

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 72,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 20 Feb 2006 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wing lower edges corroded and loose

n/s floor at front holed and corroded

n/s sill at front holed and corroded

o/s ball joint gaiters split

o/s sill at front holed and corroded

play in n/s of steering rack

rear brake discs rusty and worn

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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RDG 779R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RDG 779R, 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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RDG 779R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 1977.

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