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VHX 139S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,874 mi
Last recorded72,874 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHX 139S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 72,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,465 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,448 miles

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

Play in n/s/r exhaust rubber mountings

Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in n/s/r exhaust rubber mountings

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,333 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 69,333 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 69,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 69,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,629 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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VHX 139S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHX 139S, 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 VHX 139S registered?

VHX 139S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is VHX 139S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHX 139S shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHX 139S have outstanding finance?

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