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VNA 301S

1978 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNA 301S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 89,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,266 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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VNA 301S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 VNA 301S, 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 48 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 VNA 301S registered?

VNA 301S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VNA 301S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNA 301S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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