MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in both low steer rack fixing bush
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
play in both steer rack lower fixing bushes
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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VYL 16S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VYL 16S, 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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How do I check the history of VYL 16S?
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What year was VYL 16S registered?
VYL 16S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 May 1978.
Is VYL 16S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VYL 16S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VYL 16S have outstanding finance?
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