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TKW 500S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,406 mi
Last recorded33,406 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKW 500S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 33,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 33,354 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 33,323 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,303 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 33,303 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,292 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 33,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,272 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,104 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension componenta are corroded

Front cross member and chassis areas are corroded

Fuel caps, seals are perishing

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,104 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension componenta are corroded

Front cross member and chassis areas are corroded

Fuel caps, seals are perishing

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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TKW 500S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TKW 500S, 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.

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What year was TKW 500S registered?

TKW 500S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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