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TYY 851S

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,660 mi
Last recorded25,660 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYY 851S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 25,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,220 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,220 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,968 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 24,965 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,479 miles

O/S Front hub has a little play. † †Thanx.

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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TYY 851S is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TYY 851S, 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 TYY 851S registered?

TYY 851S is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 October 1977.

Is TYY 851S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYY 851S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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