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YEL 645S

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 645S
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,633 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 81,632 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,630 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 87,629 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

boot floor holed due to corrosion

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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YEL 645S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 YEL 645S, 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

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What year was YEL 645S registered?

YEL 645S is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is YEL 645S safe to buy?

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