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LHH 69D

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

84,539 mi
Last recorded84,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHH 69D
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,535 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,530 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 84,516 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2008 84,495 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 84,492 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 May 2006 84,424 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 4 May 2006 84,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise crack in front number plate

advise nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 27 Apr 2006 84,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise slight play in nearside steering rack arm

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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LHH 69D is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LHH 69D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHH 69D registered?

LHH 69D is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LHH 69D safe to buy?

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