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KPE 493P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,619 mi
Last recorded61,619 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPE 493P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,607 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 61,596 miles

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KPE 493P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPE 493P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPE 493P registered?

KPE 493P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 1975.

Is KPE 493P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPE 493P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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