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RTF 53S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTF 53S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 70,633 miles

engine oil leak

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 70,632 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Road wheel fixing loose 1 nut loose on all 4 wheels (locking nut) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from lower radiator hose

engine oil leak

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,599 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,652 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,652 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,008 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,743 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,494 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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RTF 53S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTF 53S, 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 RTF 53S registered?

RTF 53S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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