MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
w/screen stone chip
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.
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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.
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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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