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ELH 143J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELH 143J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,383 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 78,173 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 78,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 77,925 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,610 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,361 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 73,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,525 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 72,525 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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ELH 143J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ELH 143J, 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 ELH 143J registered?

ELH 143J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 August 1970.

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