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PSM 262M

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,409 mi
Last recorded60,409 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSM 262M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 59,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 59,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,243 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

no visible tell-tale for hazards, audible tell-tale acceptable

Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,241 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

offside front steering rack rubber mounting bush deteriorated

strong smell of petrol from rear of vehicle, no visible leaks, strongly advise further investigation

Pass 20 Sep 2005 50,642 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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PSM 262M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PSM 262M, 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.

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What year was PSM 262M registered?

PSM 262M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PSM 262M safe to buy?

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