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VFK 820S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 820S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,282 miles

Oil leak ()

both fuel cap sealing rings slightly detreriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,588 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VFK 820S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VFK 820S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFK 820S registered?

VFK 820S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is VFK 820S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFK 820S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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