MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLU 388S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VLU 388S, 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
How do I check the history of VLU 388S?
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What year was VLU 388S registered?
VLU 388S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 1977.
Is VLU 388S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLU 388S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VLU 388S have outstanding finance?
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