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OAJ 221P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,867 mi
Last recorded62,867 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 221P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 62,867 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,564 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,505 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,505 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,340 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

offside parking brake lower performance than nearside

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,066 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn & corroded

steering rack mountings deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2007 61,055 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

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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OAJ 221P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OAJ 221P, 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 OAJ 221P registered?

OAJ 221P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 1975.

Is OAJ 221P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAJ 221P shows 15 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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