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DGX 59T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGX 59T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 89,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 89,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 89,459 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 89,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

main beam warning lamp not working

some distortion to front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2012 89,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

main beam warning lamp not working

some distortion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,405 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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DGX 59T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGX 59T, 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 DGX 59T registered?

DGX 59T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is DGX 59T safe to buy?

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