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GPH 559K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,993 mi
Last recorded56,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 559K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,878 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 60,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GPH 559K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPH 559K, 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 GPH 559K registered?

GPH 559K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 August 1971.

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