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LGF 351N

1974 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 351N
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,919 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration black (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,845 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 53,837 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering rack bushes (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak/ steering fluid leak/ os mirror partially insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means OSR FLAP UNABLE TO OPEN (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak/ steering fluid leak/ os mirror partially insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,220 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 53,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Inner Rear 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 22 Aug 2012 52,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,467 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 30 Jul 2009 52,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,019 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,809 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 51,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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LGF 351N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LGF 351N, 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 LGF 351N registered?

LGF 351N is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is LGF 351N safe to buy?

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