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GYP 871J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,297 mi
Last recorded13,297 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 871J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,228 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,220 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both windscreen slightly smearing windscreen

slight misting of power steering fluid on steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,220 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both windscreen slightly smearing windscreen

slight misting of power steering fluid on steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,200 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 13,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,180 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 13,180 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,174 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 13,174 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,162 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 13,162 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,061 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GYP 871J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYP 871J, 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.

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What year was GYP 871J registered?

GYP 871J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 1971.

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