MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front dust covers starting to perish would advise change for next year (2.4.G.2)
unable to fully inspect underside due to think underseal
oil leak
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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KTA 198V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KTA 198V, 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.
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What year was KTA 198V registered?
KTA 198V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 November 1979.
Is KTA 198V safe to buy?
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