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HAC 718N

1975 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,979 mi
Last recorded41,979 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAC 718N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bodyshell corrosion/large quantities of sealant/paint etc applied,unable to properly assess condition.

engine smoking/running rich

o/s/f inner wing/subframe mount corroded

o/s/f top shock bush wear

oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

power steering leak/belt slipping/intermittent operation

rear tyres worn/distorted/splitting

steering rack mounts play

unable to properly assess n/s/f hub area due to bind,front+rear brake imbalance/distortion,parked up long long term

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,968 miles

advises same as before

the smoke level form the exhaust is greater than on first test and we had to give concideration as to weather it is exesive we find that it is close to the acceptable limit but still only warents an advise

Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

movement to steering rack mounting bushes

signs of corrosion to suspension and steering components

strong advise perishing to all tyres

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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HAC 718N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HAC 718N, 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.

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What year was HAC 718N registered?

HAC 718N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 January 1975.

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