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TWF 777S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,042 mi
Last recorded17,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWF 777S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 17,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,988 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,756 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 16,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 16,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,462 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 16,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in off side 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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TWF 777S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TWF 777S, 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 TWF 777S registered?

TWF 777S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is TWF 777S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWF 777S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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