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GPX 428H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPX 428H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,938 miles

both front tyres slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight sweat from differential

slight sweat from power steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 30,411 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GPX 428H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 GPX 428H, 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 56 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 GPX 428H registered?

GPX 428H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is GPX 428H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPX 428H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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