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WYG 964L

1973 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,294 mi
Last recorded43,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYG 964L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,294 miles

oil leak front and rear

under try fitted obscuring some underside componants

Fail 19 Jun 2015 43,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak front and rear

under tray fitted obscuring some underside conponents

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,243 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle wiring conection problem

Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,243 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle wiring conection problem

Pass 13 May 2010 43,234 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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WYG 964L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYG 964L, 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.

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What year was WYG 964L registered?

WYG 964L is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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