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UUY 450L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 450L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,043 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,840 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front valence from offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,385 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLITTING

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,664 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/rear silencer leak n/s/f bump stop missing slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,974 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,666 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,567 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 68,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,616 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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UUY 450L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 44,711 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 UUY 450L, 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 53 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUY 450L registered?

UUY 450L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 June 1973.

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