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MHE 250M

1971 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,703 mi
Last recorded33,703 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHE 250M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,527 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,949 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,224 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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MHE 250M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHE 250M, 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 MHE 250M registered?

MHE 250M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MHE 250M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHE 250M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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