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YMM 494T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,580 mi
Last recorded11,580 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMM 494T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 11,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 11,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 8,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 8,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 7,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 7,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,039 miles

offside exhaust tail pipe loose

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,272 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 2,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 685 miles

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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YMM 494T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YMM 494T, 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 YMM 494T registered?

YMM 494T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 1979.

Is YMM 494T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMM 494T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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