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KRS 53V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,100 mi
Last recorded14,100 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 53V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,100 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 14,099 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,036 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,036 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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KRS 53V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 KRS 53V, 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 46 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 KRS 53V registered?

KRS 53V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 May 1980.

Is KRS 53V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRS 53V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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