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DOB 130V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 130V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,182 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 61,134 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,021 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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DOB 130V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DOB 130V, 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

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What year was DOB 130V registered?

DOB 130V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is DOB 130V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOB 130V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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