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SHV 665R

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,108 mi
Last recorded35,108 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 665R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 35,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,352 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 33,054 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 32,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,079 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,073 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,663 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,660 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,865 miles

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

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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SHV 665R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SHV 665R, 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 SHV 665R registered?

SHV 665R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 June 1977.

Is SHV 665R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHV 665R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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