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5983 VC

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,146 mi
Last recorded69,146 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5983 VC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,946 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 66,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,332 miles

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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5983 VC is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,976 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 5983 VC, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5983 VC registered?

5983 VC is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is 5983 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5983 VC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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