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WUD 728M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUD 728M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear coil springs corroded

battery insecure

oil dampness around o/s/r diff

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 5 Sep 2007 81,381 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s diff seal leaking

o/s/f bumpstop missing

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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WUD 728M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUD 728M, 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 WUD 728M registered?

WUD 728M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is WUD 728M safe to buy?

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