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PEL 53G

1969 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1969 Jaguar Xj42,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 53G
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1969
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 95,316 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,316 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight side movement at nearside rear wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2008 95,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 95,316 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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PEL 53G is a 1969 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1969 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 42,660 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 PEL 53G, 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 57 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 PEL 53G registered?

PEL 53G is a 1969 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 February 1969.

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