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UDG 720H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,212 mi
Last recorded52,212 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDG 720H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,992 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective

Hazard switch not working correctly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 50,076 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 49,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hazard lamps not working correctly

Fail 3 May 2022 49,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hazard lamps not working correctly

Fail 21 Jun 2006 48,263 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of standing with some perishing and corrosion apparent

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,263 miles

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

signs of standing with some perishing and corrosion apparent

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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UDG 720H 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 71.4%.

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 UDG 720H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDG 720H registered?

UDG 720H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is UDG 720H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDG 720H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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