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UYP 254M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYP 254M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,093 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,019 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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UYP 254M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYP 254M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UYP 254M?

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What year was UYP 254M registered?

UYP 254M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is UYP 254M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYP 254M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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