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FYW 244V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,298 mi
Last recorded51,298 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 244V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,298 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,965 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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FYW 244V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 FYW 244V, 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 46 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 FYW 244V registered?

FYW 244V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is FYW 244V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYW 244V shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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