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OVN 918M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVN 918M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,719 miles

Brake cable insecure fouling o/s rear exhaust (3.5.1d)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release on extension (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis filler and hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling on driveshaft (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe cage and flexi mount broken away (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis weakend by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning pulling left severley (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

all welding underneath poor quality and covered with fresh underseal

bonnet insecure on n/s hinge

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

rear panel poorly attached and riveted

Pass 12 May 2015 76,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,502 miles

advise.....surface coorosion to various parts of underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,115 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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OVN 918M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVN 918M, 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 OVN 918M registered?

OVN 918M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 1974.

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