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FPC 580J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,302 mi
Last recorded98,302 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 580J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,302 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,075 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil dampness around steering rack

play in both rear drivesahft joints

Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,049 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil dampness around steering rack

play in both rear drivesahft joints

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer tread

offside front tyre is perishing on outer tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,891 miles

offside front and nearside front suspension bump stops adrift

Fail 31 May 2013 95,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside front suspension bump stops adrift

offside rear hub has slight roughness

Pass 2 Jun 2012 95,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,441 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 94,431 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,992 miles

both front upper top ball joints have dust covers split or insecure

exhaust close to body

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in rear drive-shafts

swept area of wipers just meets MOT criteria

Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres splitting

Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,853 miles

rear brake pads low †dust cover on n/s front lower ball jointsplit

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,354 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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FPC 580J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 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 FPC 580J, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPC 580J registered?

FPC 580J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 March 1971.

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