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FAO 198N

1975 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,497 mi
Last recorded58,497 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 198N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,658 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

oi leak from gearbox area

play on both rear suspension arms

slight free play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 51,405 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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FAO 198N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,853 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 FAO 198N, 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 51 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 FAO 198N registered?

FAO 198N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 July 1975.

Is FAO 198N safe to buy?

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