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OAW 52P

1975 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAW 52P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,746 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,534 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 86,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,868 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 85,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES REAR BRAKE PIPES DUE TO UNDERSEAL COATING

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,185 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s upper front suspension joint hhas slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing

o/s/f top & bottom ball joint covers split

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2006 85,180 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f top & bottom ball joint covers split

slight hole in o/s/r exhaust box

Fail 11 Mar 2006 85,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

battery insecure

nearside wing mirror missing

slight play n/s steering rack

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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OAW 52P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OAW 52P, 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.

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What year was OAW 52P registered?

OAW 52P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 August 1975.

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