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GGJ 820J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,029 mi
Last recorded43,029 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 820J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,029 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,980 miles

Both front subframe lower front bushes perishing .

Light misting of oil on power steering rack.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,544 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner main beam not working

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering slight fluid leak

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 42,246 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,914 miles

Rear subframe mountings beginning to perish.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear subframe mounting bushes starting to perish.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,076 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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GGJ 820J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GGJ 820J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGJ 820J registered?

GGJ 820J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is GGJ 820J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGJ 820J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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