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TYH 960S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 960S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,796 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Inner Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front seat upright locking worn check asap brake imbalance at front only front seats fitted with belts t/o/test

play in rack bushes close to limit front brake discs worn close to limit play o/s/rear hub front center brake pipe corroded treat asap

Pass 24 May 2006 86,791 miles

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 960S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYH 960S, 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 960S registered?

TYH 960S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1978.

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The MOT history for TYH 960S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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