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UYX 30S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,734 mi
Last recorded44,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYX 30S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,714 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,588 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,979 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,450 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,537 miles

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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UYX 30S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests 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 UYX 30S, 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

How do I check the history of UYX 30S?

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What year was UYX 30S registered?

UYX 30S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is UYX 30S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYX 30S shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYX 30S have outstanding finance?

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