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ORH 172P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 172P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 97,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,469 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,350 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,333 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension Bump Stop Missing.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,517 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2008 95,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,475 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 95,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,426 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 95,426 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ORH 172P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ORH 172P, 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 ORH 172P registered?

ORH 172P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is ORH 172P safe to buy?

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