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SHR 875S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 875S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,748 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,748 miles

CO 3.59% HC 459

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

Fuel cap seals starting to crack - advise replacement

Nearside rear wheel arch rusting but firm

Offide front tyre right on limit on inner edge and side walls cracking - advise replacement

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

Slight sideways movement in steering rack mounts

bulkhead/inner wing rusting by brake servo bur firm

fornt cross member rusting but firm

front cross vehicle brake piep below radiator rusting

headlight patterns slightly deterioated

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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SHR 875S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SHR 875S, 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 SHR 875S?

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What year was SHR 875S registered?

SHR 875S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is SHR 875S safe to buy?

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