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EGK 234T

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,278 mi
Last recorded40,278 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 234T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,278 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EGK 234T is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,756 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 EGK 234T, 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 48 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 EGK 234T registered?

EGK 234T is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is EGK 234T safe to buy?

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