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459 PAE

1969 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,955 mi
Last recorded24,955 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1969 Jaguar Xj42,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration459 PAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 24,955 miles

speedo cable inscure

Fail 14 Aug 2026 24,955 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

speedo cable inscure

Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,956 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 24,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 24,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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459 PAE is a 1969 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1969 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,660 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 459 PAE, 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 57 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 459 PAE registered?

459 PAE is a 1969 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 December 1969.

Is 459 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 459 PAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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