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974 VPB

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,209 mi
Last recorded13,209 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration974 VPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 12,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,111 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 11,248 miles

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,387 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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974 VPB is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 974 VPB, 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 974 VPB registered?

974 VPB is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is 974 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 974 VPB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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