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BPF 7T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,432 mi
Last recorded84,432 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 7T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,432 miles

nearside front floor slight corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2014 84,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front floor slight corrosion

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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BPF 7T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BPF 7T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPF 7T?

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What year was BPF 7T registered?

BPF 7T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is BPF 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPF 7T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPF 7T have outstanding finance?

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