MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
all tyres over 10 yrs old
both rear suspension lower arm front mounting bolt locking device missing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
all tyres over 10 yrs old
both rear suspension lower arm front mounting bolt locking device missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/WAXED
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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PIA 1229 is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1976 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 42,420 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 PIA 1229, 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 50 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PIA 1229 registered?
PIA 1229 is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 June 1976.
Is PIA 1229 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PIA 1229 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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