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SKV 777R

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,533 mi
Last recorded21,533 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 777R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 21,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working connection on column (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,472 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 21,472 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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SKV 777R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKV 777R, 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.

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What year was SKV 777R registered?

SKV 777R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is SKV 777R safe to buy?

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