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EBW 45J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 45J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body repairs

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,261 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,249 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,130 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering column.

steering rack mounting bushes weak.

Pass 28 May 2014 66,008 miles

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seat in poor condition

offside steering rack mounting bush worn

offside/nearside rear wheelarches corroding

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,941 miles

Oil leak

underside of vechile undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,836 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,709 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

slight wear to offside and nearside streering rack mountin

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,709 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

slight wear to offside and nearside streering rack mountin

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,362 miles

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

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

general welding repairs carried out to underside /chassis

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,035 miles

dampness around power steering rack

general under body corrosion

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

misting of oil around steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes slighly deteriorated

welding repairs carried out around rear radius arm area

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 63,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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EBW 45J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 EBW 45J, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBW 45J registered?

EBW 45J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 September 1970.

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