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OCJ 371M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,174 mi
Last recorded22,174 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCJ 371M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 18,744 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,055 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 8,050 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 5,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,070 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 3,027 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,087 miles

front crossmember holed rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 96,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,380 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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OCJ 371M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCJ 371M, 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

How do I check the history of OCJ 371M?

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What year was OCJ 371M registered?

OCJ 371M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 November 1973.

Is OCJ 371M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCJ 371M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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