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HHR 258K

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,822 mi
Last recorded71,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 258K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,323 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,445 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,152 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,803 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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HHR 258K is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HHR 258K, 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 HHR 258K registered?

HHR 258K is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is HHR 258K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 258K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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