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AKE 234J

1971 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 234J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,279 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,438 miles

Oil leak

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

underbody corosion & repairs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Please note that at some stage the front flexible exhaust sections have been replaced with rigid pipe. This may eventually cause excess strain to other parts of the exhaust system.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Please note that at some stage the front flexible exhaust sections have been replaced with rigid pipe. This may eventually cause excess strain to other parts of the exhaust system.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AKE 234J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 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 AKE 234J, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKE 234J registered?

AKE 234J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AKE 234J safe to buy?

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