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XHE 747T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,398 mi
Last recorded30,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHE 747T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,398 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,408 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 29,407 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 28,500 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 28,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 27,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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XHE 747T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHE 747T, 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 XHE 747T registered?

XHE 747T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 January 1979.

Is XHE 747T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHE 747T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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