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UYA 222M

1973 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYA 222M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 10 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Power steering rack has slight leak

Slight engine oil leak

Slight leak from rear axle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2020 10 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2019 10 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 10 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 10 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 10 miles

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 10 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 10 miles

Brake performance not tested caliper mounting / rear brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 10 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 10 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 10 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 10 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch mastercylinder small leaking fluid

offside front tyre wornthread uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2014 10 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brakefluid leaking from clutch mastercylinder

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 10 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10 miles

foot brake pulls to right slighty

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear small movement hub area

offside front tyre thread worn uneven

Pass 31 May 2011 10 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2011 10 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 10 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2009 10 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 10 miles

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 10 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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UYA 222M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYA 222M, 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 UYA 222M registered?

UYA 222M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 1973.

Is UYA 222M safe to buy?

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