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VIJ 53

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 53
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 64,542 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches been repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side has had repairs all over and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 64,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches been repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side has had repairs all over and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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VIJ 53 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,874 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 VIJ 53, 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 47 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 VIJ 53?

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What year was VIJ 53 registered?

VIJ 53 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is VIJ 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 53 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIJ 53 have outstanding finance?

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