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PHJ 5M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

451 mi
Last recorded451 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 5M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 307 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,580 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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PHJ 5M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHJ 5M, 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 PHJ 5M registered?

PHJ 5M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 February 1974.

Is PHJ 5M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 5M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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