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FHW 493K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHW 493K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,947 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end 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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FHW 493K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 FHW 493K, 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 54 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 FHW 493K registered?

FHW 493K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is FHW 493K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHW 493K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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