MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
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.
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?
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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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