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PBK 717M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,654 mi
Last recorded34,654 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBK 717M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,626 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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PBK 717M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBK 717M, 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 PBK 717M registered?

PBK 717M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 July 1974.

Is PBK 717M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBK 717M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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