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4268 XJ

1970 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4268 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 36,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 34,346 miles

Rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2022 34,339 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2021 34,257 miles

Rear tyres wear to inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2021 34,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wear to inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,105 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Nov 2020 32,105 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 22,700 miles

exhaust manifold /down pipe slight blow

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,192 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,958 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,006 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 12,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 3,495 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 3,360 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 12 Jan 2012

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

gearbox engine mount worn

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,329 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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4268 XJ is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 4268 XJ, 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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4268 XJ is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 April 1970.

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