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ANW 527M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 527M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 76,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe below radiator undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/js to steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,194 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe below radiator undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u/js to steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

brake hoses from reservoir to master cylinder not clipped at ends.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,535 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking arround joint to flexible hose. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover weeping grease. (2.4.G.2)

advise securing clips not fitted to brake fluid reservoir hoses to master cylinder.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,911 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 74,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel has slight play.

Throttle pedal rubber adrift.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Slight coolant from radaitor top left.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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ANW 527M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ANW 527M, 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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What year was ANW 527M registered?

ANW 527M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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