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UPJ 303S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,430 mi
Last recorded72,430 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 303S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 72,430 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2010 72,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake just made efficiency

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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UPJ 303S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPJ 303S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPJ 303S registered?

UPJ 303S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 1978.

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