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CUX 56T

1979 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,841 mi
Last recorded58,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xjs61,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUX 56T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just within requirements.

Fail 31 May 2013 58,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,608 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,581 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,510 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY 18% ADVISE INSPECTION AS MINIMUM REQUIRED 16%.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre inside tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,510 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY 18% ADVISE INSPECTION AS MINIMUM REQUIRED 16%.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre inside tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,474 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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CUX 56T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CUX 56T, 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 CUX 56T registered?

CUX 56T is a 1979 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is CUX 56T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUX 56T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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