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JSY 2G

1974 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,154 mi
Last recorded45,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSY 2G
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,154 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,671 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,897 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,397 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,393 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 43,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,215 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 43,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 43,131 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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JSY 2G is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JSY 2G, 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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What year was JSY 2G registered?

JSY 2G is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is JSY 2G safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSY 2G shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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