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UFV 461

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,389 mi
Last recorded78,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFV 461
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,236 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,847 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underbody of vehicle very heavily undersealed !!

Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,619 miles

offside rack boot pinholed

slight wear nearside rear anti roll bar link

vehicle heavily undersieled

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,468 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 77,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle heavily undersieled

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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UFV 461 is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UFV 461, 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 UFV 461 registered?

UFV 461 is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 January 1977.

Is UFV 461 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFV 461 shows 9 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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