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KNN 147V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNN 147V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,448 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 72,448 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,441 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,440 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,898 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2011
Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,255 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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KNN 147V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KNN 147V, 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 KNN 147V registered?

KNN 147V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is KNN 147V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNN 147V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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