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HEC 40N

1975 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

37,326 mi
Last recorded37,326 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEC 40N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,326 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 37,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,201 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HEC 40N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 HEC 40N, 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

How do I check the history of HEC 40N?

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What year was HEC 40N registered?

HEC 40N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 January 1975.

Is HEC 40N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEC 40N shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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