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HBY 212J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,994 mi
Last recorded60,994 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 212J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,994 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,891 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside track rod end securing nut nylock not through nut

Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,836 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) nearside and offside front metal brake pipes under the bonnet rusty - 2) offside fron lower ball joint has slight uplift - 3) slight blow on exhaust joint centre -

Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is showing signs of perishing

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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HBY 212J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HBY 212J, 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.

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What year was HBY 212J registered?

HBY 212J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 October 1970.

Is HBY 212J safe to buy?

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