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JWB 624J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,666 mi
Last recorded39,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 624J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,426 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,582 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,010 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,526 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,602 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in gearbox mounting bush

Pass 29 Jun 2008 32,701 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 32,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

vehicle leans towards n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

car leans to n/s

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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JWB 624J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JWB 624J, 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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JWB 624J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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