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RSU 406

1971 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,155 mi
Last recorded4,155 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 406
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 4,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 4,009 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 4,009 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 3,677 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 3,677 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 3,450 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 3,450 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 2,013 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,517 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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RSU 406 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RSU 406, 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 RSU 406 registered?

RSU 406 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is RSU 406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 406 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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