MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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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.
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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?
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