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OTU 10H

1971 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,260 mi
Last recorded63,260 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 10H
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,260 miles

Both Rear tyres perished and cracking between tread and on outer sidewall.

Both rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes worn, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F washer jet poor in operation.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 63,224 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,215 miles

all brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,044 miles

Centre Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,902 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 59,279 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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OTU 10H is a 1971 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTU 10H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 55 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTU 10H registered?

OTU 10H is a 1971 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is OTU 10H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTU 10H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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