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GBL 281N

1974 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,626 mi
Last recorded84,626 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 281N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 84,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 84,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 84,027 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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GBL 281N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBL 281N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBL 281N registered?

GBL 281N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GBL 281N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBL 281N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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