MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,408 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R lower trailing arm bolt has slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UCT 172S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 UCT 172S, 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 UCT 172S registered?
UCT 172S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1978.
Is UCT 172S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UCT 172S shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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