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XRX 333T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Bronze Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,028 mi
Last recorded81,028 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRX 333T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in the inner part of engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak from front and the rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 80,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Axle sub frame mounts (Both) (2.4.F.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Pipes to the steering rack (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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XRX 333T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Bronze with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XRX 333T, 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.

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What year was XRX 333T registered?

XRX 333T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XRX 333T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRX 333T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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