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GNJ 3V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 3V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,013 miles

All brake readings fluctuating slightly.

Exhaust system corroding.

Offside front and nearside front suspension top ball joint gaiters split.

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 96,013 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All brake readings fluctuating slightly.

Exhaust system corroding.

Offside front and nearside front suspension top ball joint gaiters split.

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

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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GNJ 3V 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 50%.

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 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 GNJ 3V, 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.

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What year was GNJ 3V registered?

GNJ 3V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 February 1980.

Is GNJ 3V safe to buy?

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