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HVT 588V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,045 mi
Last recorded37,045 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 588V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,045 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,903 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,510 miles

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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HVT 588V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HVT 588V, 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 HVT 588V registered?

HVT 588V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is HVT 588V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVT 588V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVT 588V have outstanding finance?

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