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WAY 82

1971 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,670 mi
Last recorded58,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Jaguar Xj43,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 82
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,670 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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WAY 82 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAY 82, 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 WAY 82 registered?

WAY 82 is a 1971 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WAY 82 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAY 82 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAY 82 have outstanding finance?

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