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VNY 25S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNY 25S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,439 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 71,434 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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VNY 25S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNY 25S, 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 VNY 25S?

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What year was VNY 25S registered?

VNY 25S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is VNY 25S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNY 25S 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 VNY 25S have outstanding finance?

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