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2,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal soft
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear exhaust mountings hitting rear sub frame
Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Top ball joint rubber insecure but holding grease
Offside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
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SBH 197R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SBH 197R, 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 SBH 197R registered?
SBH 197R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is SBH 197R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBH 197R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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