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RUW 879R

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 879R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,185 miles

Centre Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper locking wire (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper locking wire (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,257 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

n/s/ inner steering arm slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RUW 879R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,976 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 RUW 879R, 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 49 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUW 879R registered?

RUW 879R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 May 1977.

Is RUW 879R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 879R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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