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PHJ 388K

1972 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,636 mi
Last recorded34,636 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Jaguar Xj39,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 388K
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 34,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PHJ 388K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 39,556 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 PHJ 388K, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of PHJ 388K?

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What year was PHJ 388K registered?

PHJ 388K is a 1972 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is PHJ 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 388K 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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