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6 XJC

1973 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,515 mi
Last recorded18,515 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 XJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 14,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 14,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,500 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 11,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 11,480 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in rear wheels

Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 1,808 miles

wear/movement in nearside rear lower suspension arm to hub pin/bush

Fail 14 Jul 2015 1,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear lower arm rear pin/bush slight play

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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6 XJC is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 44,711 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 6 XJC, 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 53 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 XJC?

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What year was 6 XJC registered?

6 XJC is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is 6 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 XJC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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