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SCN 477S

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCN 477S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,390 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,384 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,183 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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SCN 477S is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCN 477S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCN 477S registered?

SCN 477S is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 November 1977.

Is SCN 477S safe to buy?

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