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JOJ 296N

1974 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

53,479 mi
Last recorded53,479 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 296N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,479 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,479 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,479 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,046 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 52,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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JOJ 296N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,890 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 JOJ 296N, 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 52 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 JOJ 296N registered?

JOJ 296N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is JOJ 296N safe to buy?

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