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GWR 531N

1974 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,238 mi
Last recorded3,238 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWR 531N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 3,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 3,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 2,976 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 2,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 2,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 4 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,560 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 9,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,224 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,433 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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GWR 531N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GWR 531N, 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 GWR 531N registered?

GWR 531N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 October 1974.

Is GWR 531N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWR 531N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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