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UKO 900H

1970 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,478 mi
Last recorded2,478 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1970 Jaguar Xj50,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKO 900H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 2,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 2,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 2,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 2,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 2,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 2,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 2,321 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 2,235 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 2,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 2,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 2,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 22 Dec 2012 2,100 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 2,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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UKO 900H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UKO 900H, 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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What year was UKO 900H registered?

UKO 900H is a 1970 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 1970.

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