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SNT 689

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,382 mi
Last recorded52,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNT 689
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,382 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,256 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track- rod end loose (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Steering locking device insecure track-rod end loose (2.2.C.1g)

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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SNT 689 is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNT 689, 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 SNT 689 registered?

SNT 689 is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SNT 689 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNT 689 shows 3 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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