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WGT 802R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,928 mi
Last recorded63,928 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 802R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,928 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested rough idling engine cutting out (7.3.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,123 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

presenter adviced

Fail 3 Jun 2011 60,123 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,077 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,077 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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WGT 802R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGT 802R, 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 WGT 802R registered?

WGT 802R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WGT 802R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGT 802R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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