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FSK 381

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,346 mi
Last recorded4,346 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 381
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 4,346 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 4,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 4,345 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery needs clamping in

unable to remove fuel cap

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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FSK 381 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 FSK 381, 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 FSK 381 registered?

FSK 381 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FSK 381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSK 381 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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