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XPT 1

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,809 mi
Last recorded59,809 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPT 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 59,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,427 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,782 miles

all tyres on legal limit

offside front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2012 57,688 miles

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

all tyres on legal limit

slight steering rack leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,688 miles

all tyres on legal limit

slight steering rack leak

Pass 11 May 2011 57,000 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,888 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,609 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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XPT 1 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 61,874 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 XPT 1, 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 47 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 XPT 1?

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What year was XPT 1 registered?

XPT 1 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 April 1979.

Is XPT 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPT 1 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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