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EVG 257H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 257H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,013 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 51,011 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

play in both steering rack mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 49,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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EVG 257H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVG 257H, 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 EVG 257H registered?

EVG 257H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is EVG 257H safe to buy?

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