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JPG 55K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 55K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 34,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 34,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 33,835 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,426 miles

engin oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 32,695 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 30,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 29,552 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 28,882 miles

Diff pimion oil seal leaking

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

Pass 25 May 2012 28,865 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 23 May 2011 27,879 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,879 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 27,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2008 27,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 27,622 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 27,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,611 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JPG 55K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 JPG 55K, 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 54 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 JPG 55K registered?

JPG 55K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is JPG 55K safe to buy?

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