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KLP 56N

1974 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,175 mi
Last recorded45,175 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLP 56N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 45,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking On carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 45,173 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - Chassis/underbody corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Front & rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

- Corrosion inhibitor application applied to undercarriage/underbody possibly guising corroded areas

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,509 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,639 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,397 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,260 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,254 miles

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

o/s washer jet blocked/ not working

Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,071 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,058 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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KLP 56N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KLP 56N, 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 KLP 56N registered?

KLP 56N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 September 1974.

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