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YFM 730S

1977 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xj57,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFM 730S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to boot floor and nsf floor

Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,336 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to boot floor and nsf floor

Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to boot floor and N/S/F floor

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,942 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F & N/S/F ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Slight corrosion to N/S/F floor

Fail 20 May 2016 93,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s floor corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s and n/s/f lower ball joint covers deteriorated

o/s sill corroded

power steering noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 92,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear back box

corrosion outside PA

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

play in n/s/f rack arm

underside corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,541 miles

O/S/F bump stop insecure,O/S/F upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated,slight play in N/S/F bottom ball joint, Corrosion to O/S/F floor

Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/F bump stop insecure,O/S/F upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated,slight play in N/S/F bottom ball joint, Corrosion to O/S/F floor

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

slight corrosion o/s chassis

slight play n/s rear hub assy.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

all 4 rear coil springs corroded

bad oil leak

car very crusty

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside bulkhead corroded

offside floorpan corroded and holed but not 30cm of any load bearing point

offside rear arch bubbling paint

rear boot floor heavily corroded and holed but not 30cm of any load bearing point

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 920,698 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,700 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 90,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,342 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 90,342 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 90,332 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YFM 730S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 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 YFM 730S, 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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YFM 730S is a 1977 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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