MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.
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ARW 896S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ARW 896S, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ARW 896S?
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What year was ARW 896S registered?
ARW 896S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 June 1978.
Is ARW 896S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARW 896S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ARW 896S have outstanding finance?
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