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PNH 797Y

1983 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,000 mi
Last recorded63,000 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Jaguar Xjs74,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNH 797Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 63,000 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,717 miles

All four tyres perished.

Car looks like its been standing a long time.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PNH 797Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 74,120 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 PNH 797Y, 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 43 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 PNH 797Y registered?

PNH 797Y is a 1983 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 July 1983.

Is PNH 797Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNH 797Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PNH 797Y have outstanding finance?

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