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GPV 105T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,952 mi
Last recorded45,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 105T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 45,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 45,779 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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GPV 105T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPV 105T, 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 GPV 105T registered?

GPV 105T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 January 1979.

Is GPV 105T safe to buy?

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