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PCJ 888M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,550 mi
Last recorded95,550 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCJ 888M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,550 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,548 miles

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

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

rear of engine has an oil leek and its also leeking over power steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 95,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,170 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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PCJ 888M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PCJ 888M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCJ 888M registered?

PCJ 888M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PCJ 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCJ 888M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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