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UJA 1S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJA 1S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,649 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,643 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2006 70,575 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 70,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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UJA 1S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UJA 1S, 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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What year was UJA 1S registered?

UJA 1S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 December 1977.

Is UJA 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJA 1S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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