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KYB 724T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYB 724T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,448 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear offside tyre age cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,445 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear offside tyre age cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,443 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrsion starting

Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust showing signs of corrsion starting

Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,340 miles

exhaust system showing signs of wear

Fail 30 Nov 2007 60,340 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,438 miles

exhaust system showing signs of surface corrosion starting

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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KYB 724T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYB 724T, 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 KYB 724T registered?

KYB 724T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is KYB 724T safe to buy?

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