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ARD 489K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,293 mi
Last recorded60,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 489K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,290 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,290 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,285 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,866 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,314 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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ARD 489K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 ARD 489K, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARD 489K registered?

ARD 489K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is ARD 489K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARD 489K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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