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XPN 856S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,970 mi
Last recorded49,970 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 856S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,588 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,587 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 48,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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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XPN 856S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPN 856S, 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 XPN 856S?

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What year was XPN 856S registered?

XPN 856S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is XPN 856S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPN 856S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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