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ECV 400K

1972 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,274 mi
Last recorded12,274 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 400K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 12,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 12,017 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,885 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 11,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 10,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,799 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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ECV 400K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ECV 400K, 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 ECV 400K registered?

ECV 400K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is ECV 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 400K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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