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BIL 9784

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,137 mi
Last recorded41,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 9784
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

welding covered by substance unable to check properly-rear brakes binding-n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 41,115 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 41,073 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (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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BIL 9784 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BIL 9784, 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 BIL 9784 registered?

BIL 9784 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is BIL 9784 safe to buy?

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