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VSF 888V

1980 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Jaguar Xjs49,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSF 888V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,871 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,941 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,791 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,788 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underseal on brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,378 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 37,376 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,994 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,167 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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VSF 888V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,674 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 VSF 888V, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VSF 888V registered?

VSF 888V is a 1980 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is VSF 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSF 888V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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