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GPL 734K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,596 mi
Last recorded42,596 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPL 734K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,910 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,037 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,375 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,566 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 36,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,071 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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GPL 734K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GPL 734K, 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 GPL 734K registered?

GPL 734K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is GPL 734K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPL 734K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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