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WEU 356L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,556 mi
Last recorded49,556 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 356L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,556 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,489 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,489 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,597 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 48,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WEU 356L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEU 356L, 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

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What year was WEU 356L registered?

WEU 356L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is WEU 356L safe to buy?

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