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UHX 483S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,205 mi
Last recorded14,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHX 483S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,205 miles

Engine idle slightly fast.

Nearside front tyre wearing.

No Rear Fog lights fitted.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,676 miles

handbrake needs adjusting. †rear silencer support straps corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2006 12,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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UHX 483S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHX 483S, 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 UHX 483S registered?

UHX 483S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is UHX 483S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHX 483S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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