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GLW 885N

1975 Jaguar Xj

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,233 mi
Last recorded4,233 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLW 885N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,233 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 4,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear n/s drive shaft slight play

rear o/s drive shaft slight play

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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GLW 885N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,853 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 GLW 885N, 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 51 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 GLW 885N registered?

GLW 885N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GLW 885N safe to buy?

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