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JOI 6885

1975 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

6,214 mi
Last recorded6,214 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOI 6885
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 6,214 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 6,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 5,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 5,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 5,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 5,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 5,213 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 5,204 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower hub bush worn

Offside steering rack gaiter as missing retaining clip

both rear inner uj's slight play

main beam tell tell not working

Pass 21 Jul 2017 4,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 4,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 4,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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JOI 6885 is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JOI 6885, 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

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What year was JOI 6885 registered?

JOI 6885 is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 April 1975.

Is JOI 6885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOI 6885 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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