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VLG 644R

1977 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,073 mi
Last recorded27,073 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar Xjs49,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 644R
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,073 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 27,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 25,415 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,979 miles

clean all brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Jan 2006 22,829 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

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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VLG 644R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLG 644R, 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 VLG 644R registered?

VLG 644R is a 1977 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is VLG 644R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLG 644R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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