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XKH 218H

1972 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,060 mi
Last recorded82,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 218H
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,060 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,989 miles

vehicle starting to corrode in places

Fail 25 Jun 2008 79,989 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

vehicle starting to corrode in places

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 79,764 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,590 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 79,590 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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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XKH 218H is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKH 218H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKH 218H registered?

XKH 218H is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is XKH 218H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKH 218H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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