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UMT 680S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,086 mi
Last recorded91,086 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMT 680S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid on pipe but no leak found

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,265 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded and require attention soon

oil around rear diff

repaires have been heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jun 2014 89,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded and require attention soon

offside front floor corroded in several places but in non-perscribed areas

oil around rear diff

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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UMT 680S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMT 680S, 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 UMT 680S registered?

UMT 680S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is UMT 680S safe to buy?

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