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WWC 882S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,862 mi
Last recorded23,862 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWC 882S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,693 miles

Front shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 23,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

park brake efficiency just met limit

underside rear end corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,314 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 22,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 21,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,981 miles

ns steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,239 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 20,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ns inner sill corroded excessively

nsf chassis corroded by radiator

osf inner arch by floor pan excessively corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,118 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 19,095 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak onto steering rack

moderate plat in steering rack mounts

rear valance corroded - not structural

Fail 2 May 2008 19,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,006 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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WWC 882S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WWC 882S, 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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WWC 882S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 1977.

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