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18 COE

1969 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,971 mi
Last recorded53,971 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1969 Jaguar Xj42,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 COE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 55,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 54,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,826 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,695 miles

Offside of exhaust system rubbing on offside rear brake caliper

Fail 3 Nov 2008 53,694 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside of exhaust system rubbing on offside rear brake caliper

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,639 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside fuel cap seal deteriorated but still seals

Fail 28 Sep 2007 51,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside fuel cap seal deteriorated but still seals

Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Sep 2006 47,868 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear tyres perished(both)

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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18 COE is a 1969 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1969 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,660 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 18 COE, 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 57 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 18 COE registered?

18 COE is a 1969 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 December 1969.

Is 18 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 COE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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