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EMX 2V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,736 mi
Last recorded35,736 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMX 2V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,571 miles

misting of oil around rear differential next to brake disc

Fail 3 Oct 2018 35,556 miles

Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering rack top oil seal leaking fluid, due to wear or movement on coupling to steering wheel shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

misting of oil around rear differential next to brake disc

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,480 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,468 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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EMX 2V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMX 2V, 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 EMX 2V registered?

EMX 2V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EMX 2V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMX 2V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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