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CHM 10V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHM 10V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,687 miles

n\s and o\s inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2020 100,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019
Pass 13 Jan 2018 100,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,485 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2016 419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2016 419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 365 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 98,939 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,823 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 98,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,097 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,009 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,152 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 97,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front bumper box panel badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,352 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 96,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 55,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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CHM 10V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CHM 10V, 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.

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What year was CHM 10V registered?

CHM 10V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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