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EDT 892J

1970 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDT 892J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 7,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 7,505 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 7,502 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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EDT 892J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EDT 892J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDT 892J?

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What year was EDT 892J registered?

EDT 892J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is EDT 892J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDT 892J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDT 892J have outstanding finance?

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