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1974 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,680 mi
Last recorded22,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 22,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 22,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,019 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 22,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 17,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,980 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 16,979 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 16,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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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1 DGV is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 DGV, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 DGV is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 February 1974.

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