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HYS 279L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,603 mi
Last recorded45,603 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYS 279L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,043 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 40,030 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,006 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,769 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 35,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,249 miles

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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HYS 279L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYS 279L, 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 HYS 279L registered?

HYS 279L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is HYS 279L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYS 279L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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