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DFZ 6218

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,145 mi
Last recorded3,145 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 6218
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 3,145 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 2,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 2,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 1,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 979 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 28 Aug 2014 975 miles

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 aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 13 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

vehicle overheats

Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 908 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

permissable wear in stearing mechanism

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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DFZ 6218 is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DFZ 6218, 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 DFZ 6218 registered?

DFZ 6218 is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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