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TYV 13S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,272 mi
Last recorded6,272 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYV 13S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 6,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 5,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 4,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 3,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 2,352 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 2,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 1,708 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 1,708 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 1,332 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 1,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 8 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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TYV 13S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TYV 13S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYV 13S registered?

TYV 13S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is TYV 13S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYV 13S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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