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SUU 385R

1977 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,190 mi
Last recorded53,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUU 385R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,190 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 53,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch marked (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

OIL LEAK

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

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,818 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY TRAY AREA (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

OIL LEAK

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

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,014 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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 19 Dec 2013 48,277 miles

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Offside & Nearside rear drive shafts u.js have slight play.

Note: Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed covering brake & fuel pipes etc.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 47,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,911 miles

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

Oil leak

slight brake judder on offside front

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,911 miles

Oil leak

slight brake judder on offside front

Pass 19 Dec 2009 45,780 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,623 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 42,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 42,319 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SUU 385R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SUU 385R, 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 SUU 385R registered?

SUU 385R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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