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VUY 40R

1977 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 40R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Travel on hand brake but has reserv e travel †

Pass 11 Aug 2005 68,329 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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VUY 40R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUY 40R, 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 VUY 40R registered?

VUY 40R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is VUY 40R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUY 40R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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