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XJS 979X

1984 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,198 mi
Last recorded139,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xjs76,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 979X
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 139,198 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 139,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 138,808 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 138,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 136,533 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 136,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 135,469 miles

note/t.r.ends look very close to road wheels?

Fail 29 Mar 2007 135,376 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 131,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 131,385 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 979X is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 979X, 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.

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What year was XJS 979X registered?

XJS 979X is a 1984 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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