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HKH 862L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,789 mi
Last recorded6,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKH 862L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,789 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Jul 2022 6,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2019 4,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 4,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 4,571 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 4,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 4,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking slightly on outer side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 3,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 3,536 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,536 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 3,405 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 2,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear shock bushs braking up not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Jan 2011 2,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shock bushs braking up not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Apr 2009 2,761 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 2,761 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HKH 862L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKH 862L, 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 HKH 862L registered?

HKH 862L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is HKH 862L safe to buy?

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