MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both fuel filler cap sealing rings deteriated
Both indicator tell tales dim
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Power steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor behind outer sil (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both fuel filler cap sealing rings deteriated
Both indicator tell tales dim
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Power steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor behind outer sil (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foremost (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foremost (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan behind sil (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both fuel filler cap sealing rubbers deteriated
Both indicator tell tales dim
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan behind sil (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides where the rear sections join onto the centre sections (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking onto the steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides where the rear sections join onto centre sections (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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GJU 683N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GJU 683N, 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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GJU 683N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1974.
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