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RLJ 555M

1971 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,838 mi
Last recorded44,838 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 555M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 May 2006 44,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all floor and chassis panels rusty

play in steering rack mounting bushes

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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RLJ 555M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RLJ 555M, 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 RLJ 555M registered?

RLJ 555M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RLJ 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLJ 555M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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