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MLH 141L

1972 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,768 mi
Last recorded59,768 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 141L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 59,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 59,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 58,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,375 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting to form within the offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion within the nearside front floorpan not within a prescribed area

poor repair to the nearside front floorpan

restricted view through the wheels unable to fully inspect the braking system

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,800 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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MLH 141L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 MLH 141L, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLH 141L registered?

MLH 141L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is MLH 141L safe to buy?

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