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PJL 962M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,109 mi
Last recorded90,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJL 962M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 90,109 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 90,015 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 90,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,872 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,699 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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PJL 962M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJL 962M, 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

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What year was PJL 962M registered?

PJL 962M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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The MOT history for PJL 962M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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