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PRD 185R

1976 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,920 mi
Last recorded85,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xjs42,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRD 185R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,920 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 85,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play grease also leaking from wheel bearing seal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,555 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 85,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,847 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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PRD 185R is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PRD 185R, 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 PRD 185R registered?

PRD 185R is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PRD 185R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRD 185R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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