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DRY 993K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 993K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 5,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 5,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension bottom arm bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2007 4,920 miles

advise very slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Aug 2007 4,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 99,853 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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DRY 993K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRY 993K, 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 DRY 993K registered?

DRY 993K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 August 1971.

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