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GFW 679K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,346 mi
Last recorded53,346 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 679K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 53,346 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,227 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,148 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,094 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 53,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,046 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

positive terminal close to battery clamp

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,033 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

air box insecure

positive terminal close to battery clamp

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front both front dampers chafing on wishbones

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

battery clamp close to positive terminal

Fail 20 Nov 2017 53,033 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front dampers chafing on wishbones

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

battery clamp close to positive terminal

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,036 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

steering rack bush perished

Fail 8 Dec 2016 53,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

steering rack bush perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,000 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 53,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,988 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,977 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,965 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 52,960 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,943 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,814 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,780 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,775 miles

Nearside Inner rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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GFW 679K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GFW 679K, 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.

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GFW 679K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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