MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
drivers (racing seat) fixed securely installed
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front (racing) seats fixed position
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FPG 282V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPG 282V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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