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PYV 850L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,375 mi
Last recorded11,375 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 850L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 11,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 9,302 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel.

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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PYV 850L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PYV 850L, 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 PYV 850L?

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What year was PYV 850L registered?

PYV 850L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is PYV 850L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYV 850L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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