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KSN 689P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSN 689P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 17,535 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 17,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 15,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 13,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 13,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 13,016 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,481 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 12,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,683 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 10,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,659 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 10,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,596 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 9,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 9,590 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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KSN 689P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KSN 689P, 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 KSN 689P registered?

KSN 689P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 October 1975.

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The MOT history for KSN 689P shows 21 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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