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WFV 180V

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

77,873 mi
Last recorded77,873 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFV 180V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2007 77,873 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

collant leak from water pump

engine and gearbox oil leaks

fog light tell tail not working

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded o/s

o/s/f flexy furrule corroded

rear boot floor and rear valance heavily corroded, holed and weak

rear flexy furrules corroded and thin

rear floor pan , inner and outer sills all corroded

steering rack wet with fluid

Fail 28 Nov 2006 76,060 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,060 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 75,561 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WFV 180V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 WFV 180V, 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 47 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 WFV 180V?

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What year was WFV 180V registered?

WFV 180V is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is WFV 180V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFV 180V shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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