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GJU 683N

1974 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 683N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,865 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,865 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,864 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,058 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,055 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,368 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,361 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 70,893 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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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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