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2 XJS

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,688 mi
Last recorded12,688 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2010 10,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,187 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,522 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 7,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 7,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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2 XJS is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 XJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 47 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 XJS registered?

2 XJS is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 2 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 XJS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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