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JTW 305N

1975 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,082 mi
Last recorded77,082 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTW 305N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery porly secured

n/s handbrake low efficiency

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 14 Jun 2025 77,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery porly secured

n/s handbrake low efficiency

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Apr 2025 77,082 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

temporary fuel system only-no suitable for road use

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,026 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,018 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 76,572 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,516 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,374 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,234 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

end float in n/s diff bearings

wear in rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JTW 305N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JTW 305N, 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.

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What year was JTW 305N registered?

JTW 305N is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 May 1975.

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