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OJB 899

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJB 899
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,506 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,328 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,792 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2013 58,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 58,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 58,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,752 miles

Battery insecure

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,339 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,133 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 57,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,302 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 56,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OJB 899 is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJB 899, 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 OJB 899 registered?

OJB 899 is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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