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DOU 799K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 799K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 26,820 miles

o/s front tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,625 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

2.slight play in near side and off side rear hubs

Pass 24 May 2014 26,416 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 26,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

1. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear lower suspension bushes.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,196 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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DOU 799K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DOU 799K, 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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What year was DOU 799K registered?

DOU 799K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is DOU 799K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOU 799K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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