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HPD 757K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,767 mi
Last recorded75,767 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 757K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 75,767 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 75,765 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,671 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 75,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,493 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,406 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2012 75,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 75,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,094 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all suspension componemts corrored welded repairs to offside front and rear inner wing and floors areas front sub frame mountig rubbers perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,823 miles

chip in screen; play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,782 miles

rack mounts worn †nearside rack gaitor twisted †play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2005 74,703 miles

Off side washer not working †Lower column UJ slightly worn †Slight play rear wheel bearings †Joints are blowing

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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HPD 757K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HPD 757K, 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 HPD 757K registered?

HPD 757K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 October 1971.

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