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SWH 21T

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,326 mi
Last recorded88,326 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 21T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,326 miles

Oil leak SEVERAL MINOR OIL LEAKS ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,326 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak SEVERAL MINOR OIL LEAKS ()

Pass 3 May 2012 88,089 miles

Honeycomb number plates fitted

Power steering assembly moist

Pass 2 May 2008 87,773 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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SWH 21T is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWH 21T, 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 48 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 SWH 21T registered?

SWH 21T is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is SWH 21T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 21T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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