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CWA 234T

1979 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 Jaguar Xj45,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWA 234T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 64,985 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,581 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,761 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 60,135 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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CWA 234T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 45,573 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 CWA 234T, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWA 234T registered?

CWA 234T is a 1979 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is CWA 234T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWA 234T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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