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HGS 33T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,104 mi
Last recorded15,104 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 33T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,955 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 14,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,182 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,174 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

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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HGS 33T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HGS 33T, 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 HGS 33T registered?

HGS 33T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is HGS 33T safe to buy?

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