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JGU 697C

1973 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,936 mi
Last recorded9,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 697C
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 9,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 9,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 9,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 9,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 9,929 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 9,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 9,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 9,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 May 2014 8,102 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 8,055 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,023 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 8,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 8,017 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wing mirrors loose

offside rear hub play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,861 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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JGU 697C is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JGU 697C, 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 JGU 697C registered?

JGU 697C is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is JGU 697C safe to buy?

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