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MEO 143K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,876 mi
Last recorded51,876 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEO 143K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 51,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,678 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 51,671 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pipe into rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking not showing cords

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,587 miles

Steering rack wet ?

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

Steering rack rubber mounts, small play.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,365 miles

Steering rack bushes,small play.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 49,252 miles

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

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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MEO 143K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEO 143K, 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 MEO 143K registered?

MEO 143K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 November 1971.

Is MEO 143K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEO 143K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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