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UOE 253

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,191 mi
Last recorded17,191 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOE 253
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,128 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 16,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack

slight worn shock absorber bush offside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre show signs of rubbing but not during test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,897 miles

play in both front hub bearings

wear in both rack arms

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,627 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,369 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 16,281 miles

ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 16,276 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 160,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 160,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 15,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,291 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in hubs

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,760 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 14,698 miles

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

offside front tyre approaching legal minimum

oil seeping on rear exhaust

signs of rubbing offside rear inner tyre side wall

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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UOE 253 is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UOE 253, 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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UOE 253 is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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