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SLJ 258H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLJ 258H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface cracking r/h rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 53,820 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate discoloured

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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SLJ 258H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 50,163 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 SLJ 258H, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLJ 258H registered?

SLJ 258H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 1970.

Is SLJ 258H safe to buy?

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