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JAR 7N

1975 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAR 7N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,819 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Rear inner sills and suspension sub frames slightly corroded

Windscreen wipers judder slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,819 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Rear inner sills and suspension sub frames slightly corroded

Windscreen wipers judder slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,464 miles

Inner sills suspension and seat belt prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering oil residue around pinion housing pipe unions

Slight play in steering rack mount bushes both sides

Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides of car (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Inner sills suspension and seat belt prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering oil residue around pinion housing pipe unions

Slight play in steering rack mount bushes both sides

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,461 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,451 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ffside front brake starting to bind

gear box mounting rubber is broken

nearside front fog lamp not working

power steering pipe corroded

steering rack rubber mountings worn

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ffside front brake starting to bind

nearside front fog lamp not working

power steering pipe corroded

steering rack rubber mountings worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,738 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 66,531 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 66,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JAR 7N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JAR 7N, 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 JAR 7N registered?

JAR 7N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is JAR 7N safe to buy?

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