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TFF 706T

1979 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,262 mi
Last recorded63,262 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFF 706T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,262 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,651 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,966 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 61,924 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,263 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,735 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

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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TFF 706T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TFF 706T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFF 706T registered?

TFF 706T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is TFF 706T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFF 706T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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