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VPX 945K

1971 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 945K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 84,675 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 84,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner exhaust bracket missing,but not insecure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,782 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 82,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 82,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,519 miles

both front tyres have cracks in tread but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 81,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 80,345 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,627 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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VPX 945K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPX 945K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPX 945K registered?

VPX 945K is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VPX 945K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPX 945K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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