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RDA 99L

1972 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,005 mi
Last recorded35,005 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDA 99L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,005 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 34,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake slightly binding nearside rear

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,716 miles

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

power steering pipes near sump would benefit from attention

prop shaft loose at gearbox

slight corrosion in offside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,436 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 31,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,943 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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RDA 99L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RDA 99L, 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 RDA 99L registered?

RDA 99L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is RDA 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDA 99L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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