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NDO 796M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDO 796M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,138 miles

both rear w/bearings slight play engine/ gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,970 miles

engine/ gearbox oil leaks power steering fluid low rear diff seal leaking both rear w/bearings slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,099 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 30,097 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,056 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,857 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,991 miles

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

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

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

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

left hand eye level brake light bilb not working

Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

left hand eye level brake light bilb not working

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,095 miles

both front tyres uneven wear off/s close to cords slight blow exhaust system n/s rack mounting weak

Pass 5 May 2006 25,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 25,188 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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NDO 796M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NDO 796M, 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 NDO 796M registered?

NDO 796M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 August 1973.

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