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RTM 130R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,228 mi
Last recorded54,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 130R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,228 miles

nearside front main beam spot light is not working

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,097 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,157 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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RTM 130R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RTM 130R, 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 RTM 130R registered?

RTM 130R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 February 1977.

Is RTM 130R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 130R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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