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OPW 985P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,131 mi
Last recorded49,131 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 985P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,131 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 48,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,838 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,836 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,542 miles

under body has had welding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 48,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,174 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 93,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 93,237 miles

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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OPW 985P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPW 985P, 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

How do I check the history of OPW 985P?

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What year was OPW 985P registered?

OPW 985P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is OPW 985P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 985P shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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