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JLP 371K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLP 371K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing socket under seat (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body corrosion not prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 78,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 78,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,338 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hitting floor

heater pipes cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,169 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 17,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JLP 371K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JLP 371K, 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 JLP 371K registered?

JLP 371K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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