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TEH 161L

1972 Jaguar Xj

Pink Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,278 mi
Last recorded17,278 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEH 161L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2013 17,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear panel corroded / holed

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,280 miles

Oil leak

advance movement in n/s and o/s/ rear hubs

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 16 Jul 2011 77,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advance movement in n/s and o/s/ rear hubs

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrison o/s/rear back sill???

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,935 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 76,923 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion around rear radius arm mountings

drivers side seat belt release button missing

front axle mountings perished

front tyres wearing on outside edge

fuel filler cap seals starting to perish

n/s front brake binding

o/s rear pads getting thin

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight power steering fluid leak

slight wear in rear wheel bearings

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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TEH 161L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Pink with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 TEH 161L, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TEH 161L registered?

TEH 161L is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 December 1972.

Is TEH 161L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEH 161L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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