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MJK 161L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,855 mi
Last recorded48,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 161L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,855 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,855 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,855 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 48,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,855 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,855 miles

Unable to check the front brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,806 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 48,648 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,648 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 48,194 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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MJK 161L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJK 161L, 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 MJK 161L registered?

MJK 161L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MJK 161L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJK 161L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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