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SCM 179

1994 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,749 mi
Last recorded64,749 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjs88,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCM 179
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,233 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 64,033 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,661 miles

transmission light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,923 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 61,769 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,314 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,765 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,988 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 58,986 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,363 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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SCM 179 is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,252 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 SCM 179, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SCM 179 registered?

SCM 179 is a 1994 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is SCM 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCM 179 shows 14 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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