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PSU 423

1970 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,142 mi
Last recorded16,142 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 423
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 16,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 14,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 13,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2018 13,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 13,607 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,068 miles

overdrive oil leak core plug leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 3,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 2,385 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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PSU 423 is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 PSU 423, 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 56 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 PSU 423 registered?

PSU 423 is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 July 1970.

Is PSU 423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 423 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSU 423 have outstanding finance?

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