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CDU 65T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,255 mi
Last recorded27,255 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDU 65T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,255 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Sep 2014 27,255 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 27 Sep 2013 27,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,252 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,190 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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CDU 65T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDU 65T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDU 65T registered?

CDU 65T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 1978.

Is CDU 65T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDU 65T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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