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VKM 250S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,368 mi
Last recorded37,368 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 250S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 36,972 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,174 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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VKM 250S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VKM 250S, 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 VKM 250S registered?

VKM 250S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is VKM 250S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKM 250S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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