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NHV 448L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 448L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 35,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 35,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 34,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,946 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,252 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 28,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,130 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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NHV 448L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NHV 448L, 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 NHV 448L registered?

NHV 448L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NHV 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHV 448L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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