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RYA 468L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,647 mi
Last recorded8,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYA 468L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,647 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 8,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 8,402 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery loose but not deemed excessive

fuel cap washer slightly deteriated

offside front sill corroded

oil level low

Pass 2 Feb 2011 8,129 miles

both rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2011 8,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2010 7,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 7,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on offside front

Pass 15 Jan 2009 7,345 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 7,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

floor pan rusted but not within 30 cm of suspension/brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 6,636 miles

o/s inner head/spot light inop

windscreen washers half blocked

Fail 24 Jan 2007 6,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s inner head/spot light inop

windscreen washers half blocked

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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RYA 468L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RYA 468L, 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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RYA 468L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 April 1973.

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