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EGU 503H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,867 mi
Last recorded71,867 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 503H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,080 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,070 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases axle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper blades

Pass 9 May 2017 70,191 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,679 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,798 miles

steering rack bushes deteriorated

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit and deteriorated in tread area

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,798 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit and deteriorated in tread area

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,342 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,342 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,305 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 60,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 60,283 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EGU 503H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EGU 503H, 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 EGU 503H registered?

EGU 503H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is EGU 503H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 503H shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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