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3225 MY

1970 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,441 mi
Last recorded56,441 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3225 MY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,128 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 55,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 55,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,455 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 54,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,103 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,103 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,027 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine miss fire

fuel pipe at rear corrosion

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 49,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,725 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,808 miles

o/s n/s front ball joints silghty wron rear exhaust pipes

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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3225 MY is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 3225 MY, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3225 MY is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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