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SHC 906S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,803 mi
Last recorded14,803 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHC 906S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 14,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall / tread ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 13,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 13,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 12,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 11,868 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 11,867 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 10,770 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 10,770 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 9,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 9,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front axle bushes perishing but not resulting in any movement

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perishing due to age

Fail 27 Feb 2017 9,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front axle bushes perishing but not resulting in any movement

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perishing due to age

Fail 10 Jan 2017 9,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front axle bushes perishing but no movement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 tyres perishing due to age

Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,643 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 7,641 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 6,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 5,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 4,246 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 4,246 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 2,481 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 1,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 96,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S rear bump stops missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 94,317 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 94,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 91,778 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 91,777 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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SHC 906S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 SHC 906S, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHC 906S?

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What year was SHC 906S registered?

SHC 906S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is SHC 906S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHC 906S shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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