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972 EKN

1985 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,590 mi
Last recorded162,590 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Jaguar Xj78,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 EKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2007 162,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 159,462 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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972 EKN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 972 EKN, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 972 EKN registered?

972 EKN is a 1985 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is 972 EKN safe to buy?

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