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GGH 10T

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGH 10T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,195 miles

O/S/R brake pads have 3mm approx. left.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 73,397 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,124 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007
Fail 31 Aug 2007 72,907 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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GGH 10T is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,756 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 GGH 10T, 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 48 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 GGH 10T registered?

GGH 10T is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is GGH 10T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGH 10T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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