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SXJ 990

1977 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,319 mi
Last recorded14,319 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXJ 990
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 14,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 13,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 13,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 12,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 12,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 12,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,608 miles

Slight pull to right under braking

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 5,609 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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SXJ 990 is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SXJ 990, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SXJ 990 registered?

SXJ 990 is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is SXJ 990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXJ 990 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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