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UWL 51T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,372 mi
Last recorded30,372 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 51T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 30,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,434 miles

Coolant leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,707 miles

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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UWL 51T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 UWL 51T, 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 47 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 UWL 51T registered?

UWL 51T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is UWL 51T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 51T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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