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UGT 580M

1971 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,053 mi
Last recorded21,053 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 580M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 16,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 16,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 14,830 miles

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

o/s top arm bump stop missing

Fail 2 Apr 2010 14,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s top arm bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2009 14,202 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn volume poor

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering column highT adjuster poor

Fail 22 May 2009 14,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn volume poor

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering column highT adjuster poor

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,003 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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UGT 580M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 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 UGT 580M, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGT 580M?

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What year was UGT 580M registered?

UGT 580M is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is UGT 580M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGT 580M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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