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MBP 2J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,989 mi
Last recorded89,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBP 2J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,575 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,571 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions visual only.....

front & rear coil springs corroding....

general under body corrosion....

play at o/s/r wheel.....

wipers smear...

wipers smear.....

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,264 miles

general suspension light corrosion.....

play at both rear wheels .....

under side covered in undershield.....

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 88,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MBP 2J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBP 2J, 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 MBP 2J registered?

MBP 2J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is MBP 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBP 2J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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