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EGX 84J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,614 mi
Last recorded56,614 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGX 84J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,614 miles

Offside small corrosion hole to front floor pan not in perscribed area

both front seat belts slightly frayed but not weakened

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside small corrosion hole to front floor pan not in perscribed area

both front seat belts slightly frayed but not weakened

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

Fail 7 Apr 2018 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Footwell floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Footwell floor within brake pedal prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Seatbelts fraying

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,786 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,772 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 16 May 2014 53,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 53,909 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 53,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear subframe arm bush's deteriorated

rear diff leaking

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,905 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EGX 84J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EGX 84J, 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 EGX 84J registered?

EGX 84J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 January 1971.

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