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ULK 580F

1968 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,457 mi
Last recorded67,457 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1968 Jaguar Xj58,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULK 580F
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 67,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,451 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,956 miles

Corrosion in nearside front inner body sill, but not in specified area.

Nearside front flexible brake hose touches on suspension wishbone.

Some lift in offside front suspension bottom ball joint.

Some movement in nearside joint of centre track rod.

Pass 18 May 2007 37,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,698 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 37,696 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ULK 580F is a 1968 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 58,452 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 ULK 580F, 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 58 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULK 580F registered?

ULK 580F is a 1968 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 July 1968.

Is ULK 580F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULK 580F shows 15 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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