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WDV 843S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,229 mi
Last recorded40,229 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 843S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,030 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 39,030 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WDV 843S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Yellow 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 WDV 843S, 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 WDV 843S?

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What year was WDV 843S registered?

WDV 843S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is WDV 843S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 843S 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.

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