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BAF 28K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,905 mi
Last recorded21,905 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 28K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 21,905 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 21,905 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed walls perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed walls perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s tyre walls perished

Pass 23 May 2016 21,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 21,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,261 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 17,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 16,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 13,199 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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BAF 28K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BAF 28K, 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.

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BAF 28K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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