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ARW 896S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,717 mi
Last recorded37,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 896S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 37,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,140 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,394 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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