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ESK 164

1969 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

6,209 mi
Last recorded6,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1969 Jaguar Xj42,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 164
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 6,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 6,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 6,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 6,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 5,598 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 5,598 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 5,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 5,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 4,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 4,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 4,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 3,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 2,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 2,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 1,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13 miles

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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ESK 164 is a 1969 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ESK 164, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESK 164 registered?

ESK 164 is a 1969 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 1969.

Is ESK 164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 164 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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