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GET 820V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,577 mi
Last recorded62,577 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGET 820V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,577 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 62,293 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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GET 820V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GET 820V, 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 GET 820V registered?

GET 820V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is GET 820V safe to buy?

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