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RYR 871

1976 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,648 mi
Last recorded69,648 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xjs42,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 871
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,648 miles

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f upper un lower ball joint covers split

o/s/f upper an lower ball joit covers split

Fail 28 May 2010 69,648 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f upper un lower ball joint covers split

o/s/f upper an lower ball joit covers split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf lower and upper ball joint cover split

osf brake pipe corroding

osf lower and upper ball joint cover split

osf track end cover split

Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,634 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf lower and upper ball joint cover split

osf brake pipe corroding

osf lower and upper ball joint cover split

osf track end cover split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,557 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RYR 871 is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 42,420 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 RYR 871, 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 50 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 RYR 871 registered?

RYR 871 is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is RYR 871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYR 871 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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