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RRU 3R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 3R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 85,669 miles

front under radiator box section corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,226 miles

front centre under radiator box section corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,061 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion in front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,079 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 79,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 75,922 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,778 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,336 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 65,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 65,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 65,611 miles

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

both n/s tyre outer walls perished

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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RRU 3R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RRU 3R, 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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What year was RRU 3R registered?

RRU 3R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is RRU 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRU 3R shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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