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TOV 151S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOV 151S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,493 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lower suspension arm nut only just meeting nyloc

slight play in steering rack

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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TOV 151S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 TOV 151S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOV 151S registered?

TOV 151S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is TOV 151S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOV 151S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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