MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
welding repairs to o/s/f floor
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres cracking on walls.
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
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JRU 979N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 JRU 979N, 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.
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How do I check the history of JRU 979N?
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What year was JRU 979N registered?
JRU 979N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 1974.
Is JRU 979N safe to buy?
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