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HDD 171L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 171L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2006 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 92,372 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HDD 171L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 HDD 171L, 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

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What year was HDD 171L registered?

HDD 171L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is HDD 171L safe to buy?

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