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NGU 458L

1972 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,348 mi
Last recorded25,348 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGU 458L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 25,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,971 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 23,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,918 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 20,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,449 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING AND GETTING LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,365 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread and on walls

both rear tyres perishing in tread and on walls

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,266 miles

surface cracking on all tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,985 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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NGU 458L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 NGU 458L, 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 NGU 458L registered?

NGU 458L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is NGU 458L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGU 458L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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