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WLG 790R

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,952 mi
Last recorded56,952 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 790R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 56,952 miles

Chassis heavily under sealed

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,041 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 54,900 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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WLG 790R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 57,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WLG 790R, 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

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What year was WLG 790R registered?

WLG 790R is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is WLG 790R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLG 790R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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