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CDS 1A

1978 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xjs62,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDS 1A
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,004 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats can only be accessed via near side door

Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats can only be accessed via near side door

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,960 miles

Both front tyres waring on inner edges.Offside rear tyre slightly low on tread in centre section.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,832 miles

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,767 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,423 miles

all tyres cracking

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,420 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,060 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 77,039 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,985 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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CDS 1A is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CDS 1A, 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.

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What year was CDS 1A registered?

CDS 1A is a 1978 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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