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XGJ 849S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,483 mi
Last recorded55,483 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGJ 849S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement by axle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to perish.

slight movement felt in/at both rear wheels.

travel on parking brake lever when pulled on.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,448 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 53,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,981 miles

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

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover split

Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,168 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 52,168 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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XGJ 849S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XGJ 849S, 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 XGJ 849S registered?

XGJ 849S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 August 1977.

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