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PIA 1229

1976 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,467 mi
Last recorded38,467 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xjs42,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 1229
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 38,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,354 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 38,353 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,199 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 38,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,455 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,329 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 37,329 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,154 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 37,154 miles

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

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Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,431 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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