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TYH 175S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 175S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,964 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in lower steering joint

Fail 3 Jul 2015 61,915 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,706 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,683 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,278 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 59,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,799 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,240 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,240 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,116 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,968 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 55,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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TYH 175S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 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 TYH 175S, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYH 175S registered?

TYH 175S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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