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KHC 683K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

2,183 mi
Last recorded2,183 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHC 683K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 2,183 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Os ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,018 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 2,018 miles

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

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 2,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 1,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 1,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,235 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 1,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 99,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 99,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,527 miles

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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KHC 683K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KHC 683K, 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 KHC 683K registered?

KHC 683K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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