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8382 AC

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8382 AC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,803 miles

oil leak offside rear of diff near brake disc

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,475 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,052 miles

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

oils leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 93,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,608 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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8382 AC is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8382 AC, 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 8382 AC registered?

8382 AC is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 8382 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8382 AC shows 14 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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