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CHM 66V

1979 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHM 66V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,167 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,091 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 80,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 66V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHM 66V, 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 CHM 66V registered?

CHM 66V is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CHM 66V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHM 66V 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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