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GAP 497N

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,237 mi
Last recorded52,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 497N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,237 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,230 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 48,965 miles

both rear wheel bearings have play

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,717 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,188 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GAP 497N 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 GAP 497N, 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 GAP 497N registered?

GAP 497N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GAP 497N safe to buy?

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