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FLF 956T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,987 mi
Last recorded32,987 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLF 956T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,578 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 31,578 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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FLF 956T 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 60%.

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 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 FLF 956T, 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 FLF 956T registered?

FLF 956T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is FLF 956T safe to buy?

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