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DAB 550N

1974 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,029 mi
Last recorded15,029 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 550N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 15,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 14,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 14,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 13,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,840 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 12,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 12,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,482 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 9,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DAB 550N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DAB 550N, 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 DAB 550N registered?

DAB 550N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 1974.

Is DAB 550N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAB 550N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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