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CMB 94S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,957 mi
Last recorded96,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 94S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,509 miles

has slight corrosion on body, sills and bumper

Pass 9 Jul 2017 95,992 miles

slight corrosion on sills and arches

Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,919 miles

has slight corrosion on sills and arches

has slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,946 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer sills slight corrosion

rear inner lower wheel arches corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,906 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 94,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 94,800 miles

n/s and o/s rear stabilizer †bushes splitting

n/s front floor corroded but not thru

oil leak on diff

Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 93,797 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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CMB 94S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CMB 94S, 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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CMB 94S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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