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WUK 429

1972 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,388 mi
Last recorded10,388 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUK 429
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 10,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,042 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 5,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 2,918 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 1 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 1 miles

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

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

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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WUK 429 is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 WUK 429, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WUK 429 registered?

WUK 429 is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is WUK 429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUK 429 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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