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RON 908R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 908R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres beginning to perish

Pass 23 May 2019 86,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 84,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 84,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,001 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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RON 908R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RON 908R, 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 RON 908R registered?

RON 908R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 1977.

Is RON 908R safe to buy?

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