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HCL 343V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,818 mi
Last recorded11,818 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 343V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2022 11,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 10,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 10,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 10,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 9,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 7,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack rubber mounting bushes in poor condition

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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HCL 343V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HCL 343V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCL 343V registered?

HCL 343V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HCL 343V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCL 343V shows 9 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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