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XPE 823S

1977 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,722 mi
Last recorded47,722 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 823S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,573 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,670 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,134 miles

oil leak

rear number plate marked

rear suspension bushes wornm

rear wheel brgs worn slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2013 43,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,849 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 42,509 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,507 miles

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

slight corrosion on front brake pipe

slight corrosion on steering rack

Fail 21 May 2007 42,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion on front brake pipe

slight dampness at rack

Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,329 miles

rear brakes slightly seized

Fail 11 Jan 2006 42,328 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cracking 205/70vr15 pirelli p4000

slight bind on rear brakes

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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XPE 823S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPE 823S, 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 XPE 823S registered?

XPE 823S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 1977.

Is XPE 823S safe to buy?

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