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XJS 791X

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 791X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 77,354 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,223 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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XJS 791X is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,236 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 XJS 791X, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJS 791X registered?

XJS 791X is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 April 1984.

Is XJS 791X safe to buy?

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