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JAG 140L

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2005
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 140L
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2005 97,448 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JAG 140L is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,756 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 JAG 140L, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAG 140L registered?

JAG 140L is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JAG 140L safe to buy?

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