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WYX 787T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,691 mi
Last recorded71,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 787T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 70,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,817 miles

Front n/s and o/s lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated but stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake pivot point not fully returning

Fail 6 May 2014 64,769 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 64,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,843 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 61,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all rear suspension rubbers perishing

all tyres perishing and wearing on the inner edges

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2010 59,348 miles

slight clunking observed from the vehicle but no movement found

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

corrosion to front wings and front valance

slight movement in front subframe mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

corrosion to front wings and front valance

slight movement in front subframe mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,251 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 56,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipe from filter cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 53,572 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 53,559 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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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WYX 787T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WYX 787T, 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.

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What year was WYX 787T registered?

WYX 787T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 January 1979.

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