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UJL 2

1972 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJL 2
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,440 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,199 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,197 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 81,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 81,425 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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UJL 2 is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJL 2, 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 UJL 2 registered?

UJL 2 is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is UJL 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJL 2 shows 29 tests with a 93.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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