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PGN 747V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,257 mi
Last recorded41,257 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGN 747V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 32,624 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 30,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,288 miles

slight play in steering rack at o/s

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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PGN 747V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PGN 747V, 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

How do I check the history of PGN 747V?

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What year was PGN 747V registered?

PGN 747V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is PGN 747V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGN 747V shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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