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ELR 19J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELR 19J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 91,982 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracked & perished

Fail 9 May 2013 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

all 4 tyres side walls cracked & perished

Pass 3 May 2012 91,898 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 91,621 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,467 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 90,462 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 89,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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ELR 19J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELR 19J, 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 ELR 19J registered?

ELR 19J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 December 1970.

Is ELR 19J safe to buy?

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