MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/f head lamp lens loose.front seat belts do not lock. play in lower column universal joints. corrosion brake pipes. oil leaks engine and gearbox.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion brake pipes
front seat belts dont lock
o/s headlamp glass loose
oil leak
play lower column universal joints
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RKH 970T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 RKH 970T, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RKH 970T registered?
RKH 970T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is RKH 970T safe to buy?
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