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UHA 71R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,996 mi
Last recorded57,996 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHA 71R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,996 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mounting slightly deterioted

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 57,996 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure at drivers foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear subframe rubber mounting slightly deterioted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,996 miles

Nsf tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Osr tyre has cracks on sidewall

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Osr tyre has cracks on sidewall

Nsf tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,975 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,975 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gearbox rear mounting appears to have excessive movement

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,975 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Oct 2010 57,975 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,975 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 57,975 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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UHA 71R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UHA 71R, 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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UHA 71R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 May 1977.

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