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EAA 255S

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 255S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,042 miles

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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,875 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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EAA 255S is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,976 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 EAA 255S, 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 49 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 EAA 255S?

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What year was EAA 255S registered?

EAA 255S is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 26 August 1977.

Is EAA 255S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAA 255S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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