MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack loose (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f inner wheel arch exesively corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch exesively corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f inner wheel arch exesively corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch exesively corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s rear tyre side wall cracked
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre cracked
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TEF 3S is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 TEF 3S, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TEF 3S is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1979.
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