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TUJ 877H

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 877H
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 69,765 miles

exhaust floor front subframe sills inner sills suspension arms corroded

front discs rear discs corroded

slight cracking to rear tyres

Fail 24 Dec 2024 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust floor front subframe sills inner sills suspension arms corroded

front discs rear discs corroded

slight cracking to rear tyres

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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TUJ 877H is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,756 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUJ 877H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 48 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUJ 877H registered?

TUJ 877H is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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