MOT Status
Mileage
64,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) locking device missing r clips in front retaining pins missing (3.5.1l)
Emissions not tested excessive smoke and fast idle (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount total failure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount total failure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both front tyres have flat spots
brake flexis in poor condition
brake pipes rusty
corrosion around nearside front jacking point
corrosion to nearside front inner arch
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VPC 801S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 VPC 801S, 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.
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What year was VPC 801S registered?
VPC 801S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 1978.
Is VPC 801S safe to buy?
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