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SPD 85L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,345 mi
Last recorded1,345 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 85L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 1,345 miles

Slight Leak from Rear Differential

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 1,345 miles

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

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

Slight Leak from Rear Differential

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,158 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 992 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 992 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 987 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor starting to corrode. †not in perscribed area.

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode. †not in perscribed area.

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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SPD 85L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 44,711 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 SPD 85L, 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 53 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPD 85L registered?

SPD 85L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is SPD 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 85L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPD 85L have outstanding finance?

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