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USR 665S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSR 665S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 42,706 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2018 42,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.2, limit 3.5 car has misfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2150 hc -limit 1200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 42,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perrished

Pass 12 May 2008 41,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 41,437 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 41,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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USR 665S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 USR 665S, 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 USR 665S registered?

USR 665S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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