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ELW 899J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,545 mi
Last recorded76,545 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 899J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,545 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s front tyre is cracking on the tread

o/s front tyre has cuts in the tread and is cracking

o/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s front tyre is cracking on the tread

o/s front tyre has cuts in the tread and is cracking

o/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

w/screen stone chip

Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,676 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

w/ screen chip

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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ELW 899J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ELW 899J, 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

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What year was ELW 899J registered?

ELW 899J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 November 1970.

Is ELW 899J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELW 899J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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