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AUO 12L

1972 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

1,641 mi
Last recorded1,641 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUO 12L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 1,641 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 1,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 11,325 miles

Centre Rear gearbox mount has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2015 1,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 888 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 600 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 600 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 527 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Handbrake outer cable cover slit/perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre side wall inside perished slightly.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 155 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's side front tyre starting to perish on inside wall.

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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AUO 12L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AUO 12L, 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 AUO 12L registered?

AUO 12L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is AUO 12L safe to buy?

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