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SCA 5R

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 5R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,229 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,229 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under body surface corrosion

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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SCA 5R is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 SCA 5R, 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 46 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 SCA 5R registered?

SCA 5R is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is SCA 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCA 5R 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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