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JJH 496N

1975 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,662 mi
Last recorded1,662 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJH 496N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 1,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 36 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,468 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 76,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,643 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,643 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,140 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,250 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,230 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 67,012 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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JJH 496N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JJH 496N, 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 JJH 496N registered?

JJH 496N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 May 1975.

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