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UAO 285H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,389 mi
Last recorded29,389 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAO 285H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,324 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 28,102 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 28,091 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 27,991 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

vehicle has been extensively repaired & welded to under side & body

Pass 3 May 2007 27,603 miles

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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UAO 285H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 UAO 285H, 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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UAO 285H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 1970.

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