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AEM 530

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,974 mi
Last recorded80,974 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 530
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,974 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 80,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (5.3.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,860 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 80,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,536 miles

exhaust blow n/s manifold/down pipe..n/s/f tyre worn on edges..corrosion o/s -a- pillar

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,148 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 79,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AEM 530 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEM 530, 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

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What year was AEM 530 registered?

AEM 530 is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is AEM 530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEM 530 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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