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WHT 2

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,161 mi
Last recorded16,161 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHT 2
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 16,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,078 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 16,075 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,456 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 13,260 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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WHT 2 is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHT 2, 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.

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What year was WHT 2 registered?

WHT 2 is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is WHT 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHT 2 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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