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TPH 449M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,682 mi
Last recorded41,682 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 449M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,682 miles

Oil leak diff oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,004 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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TPH 449M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPH 449M, 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.

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What year was TPH 449M registered?

TPH 449M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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