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ERL 235K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,599 mi
Last recorded26,599 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 235K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,340 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,340 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,645 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,382 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,377 miles

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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ERL 235K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 ERL 235K, 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 54 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 ERL 235K registered?

ERL 235K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is ERL 235K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 235K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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