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TAO 289S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 289S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,112 miles

All 4 tyres slight splits in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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TAO 289S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TAO 289S, 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 TAO 289S registered?

TAO 289S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is TAO 289S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAO 289S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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