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TYH 850S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,716 mi
Last recorded23,716 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 850S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,495 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,925 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,799 miles

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

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 850S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TYH 850S, 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 TYH 850S registered?

TYH 850S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is TYH 850S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYH 850S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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