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XDP 995

1979 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,942 mi
Last recorded31,942 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDP 995
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 31,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,214 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 28,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 27,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 24,107 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 4,649 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13 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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XDP 995 is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XDP 995, 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 XDP 995?

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What year was XDP 995 registered?

XDP 995 is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is XDP 995 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDP 995 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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