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UTH 153S

1977 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,335 mi
Last recorded63,335 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTH 153S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,314 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to up and over join (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 63,312 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leak

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to up and over join (7.1.2)

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

Slight diff oil leak

Steering rack bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,234 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 63,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,217 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,213 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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UTH 153S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UTH 153S, 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 UTH 153S registered?

UTH 153S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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