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AVG 221S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,772 mi
Last recorded60,772 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 221S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,772 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding very slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2007 60,772 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2006 60,703 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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AVG 221S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AVG 221S, 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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What year was AVG 221S registered?

AVG 221S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is AVG 221S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVG 221S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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