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SHO 405T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHO 405T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,890 miles

battery retainer needs tigteneing

nsf seat belt frayed

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,882 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

battery retainer needs tigteneing

nsf seat belt frayed

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,748 miles

all 4 tyres perished

park brake warning light always on

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,742 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pressure regulator (7.2.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres perished

park brake warning light always on

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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SHO 405T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,874 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 SHO 405T, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHO 405T?

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What year was SHO 405T registered?

SHO 405T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is SHO 405T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHO 405T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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