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XYM 22T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,574 mi
Last recorded71,574 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYM 22T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,574 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside rear inner wheel arch and rear step sill holed not in a prescibed area

rear coil springs corroded

temp repair nearside front wing mirror glass

underside of car underislled, slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside rear inner wheel arch and rear step sill holed not in a prescibed area

rear coil springs corroded

temp repair nearside front wing mirror glass

underside of car underislled, slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,228 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 71,222 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 70,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 70,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,579 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 63,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XYM 22T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYM 22T, 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 XYM 22T registered?

XYM 22T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1979.

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