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LHK 6J

1970 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

11,701 mi
Last recorded11,701 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHK 6J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroding

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2011 11,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroding

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 10,878 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt stiff and fraying

slight play in both rear hub joints

slight play in o/s/r bottom wishone bushe

steering rack slight play in mounting bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2009 9,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt stiff and fraying

slight play in both rear hub joints

slight play in o/s/r bottom wishone bushe

steering rack slight play in mounting bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2007 7,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 5,588 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 5,587 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside inner wheel arch to chassis rail corroding

rear valance corroded

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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LHK 6J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 LHK 6J, 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 LHK 6J registered?

LHK 6J is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 October 1970.

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