MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust
Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body work poor
radiator corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body work poor around nearside fuel filler cap
radiator corroded
unable to check headlamp aim due to dip not working
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RDV 973R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1976 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,918 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 RDV 973R, 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 50 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RDV 973R registered?
RDV 973R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 August 1976.
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