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AYF 142T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,629 mi
Last recorded1,629 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 142T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 1,629 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 1,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 1,629 miles

Centre exhaust system repaired.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2012 1,629 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre exhaust system repaired.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 1,606 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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AYF 142T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AYF 142T, 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.

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What year was AYF 142T registered?

AYF 142T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 February 1979.

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