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DBY 772M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,947 mi
Last recorded10,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 772M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2017 10,947 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 10,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,691 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 10,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,628 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 10,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,392 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 10,263 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,263 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,129 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DBY 772M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DBY 772M, 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.

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What year was DBY 772M registered?

DBY 772M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is DBY 772M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 772M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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