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RJR 905M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,169 mi
Last recorded34,169 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJR 905M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both offside rear shockabsorbers showing derterioration of lower rubbers

nearside front lower ball joint rubber boot showing signs of deterioration

offside front lower ball joint rubber boot showing signs of deterioration

offside front upper ball joint rubber boot showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front anti rollbar bush mountings welded to chassis

nearside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear outer u/j showing signs of wear

no hazard warning

offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside rear outer u/j showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,004 miles

oil leak from engine

play in both rear wheels

Fail 12 Jul 2008 33,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak from engine

play in both rear wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,907 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 31,213 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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RJR 905M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJR 905M, 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 RJR 905M registered?

RJR 905M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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