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RYM 294

1971 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,943 mi
Last recorded5,943 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYM 294
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 5,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 5,682 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 5,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 4,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 4,566 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 4,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 2,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 1,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 1,649 miles

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

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

drivers wiper not working

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 39 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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RYM 294 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 RYM 294, 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 RYM 294 registered?

RYM 294 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RYM 294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYM 294 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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