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VKV 970J

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,142 mi
Last recorded17,142 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKV 970J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,142 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 17,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer ill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective drivebelt loose (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion quarter panel around fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing around headlamp (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake efficiency close to mnimum

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r trailing arm not lock wired

Fail 1 Sep 2014 15,239 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r trailing arm not lock wired

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2012 15,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,209 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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VKV 970J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,772 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 VKV 970J, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKV 970J registered?

VKV 970J is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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