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FPG 282V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,991 mi
Last recorded116,991 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 282V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

drivers (racing seat) fixed securely installed

Fail 13 Feb 2014 116,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front (racing) seats fixed position

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front (racing) seats fixed position

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers 'jerky' om slow speed but clear screen

Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers 'jerky' om slow speed but clear screen

Pass 28 Jul 2011 116,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 116,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,443 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 115,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FPG 282V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FPG 282V, 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.

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What year was FPG 282V registered?

FPG 282V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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