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PVT 736M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,165 mi
Last recorded17,165 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVT 736M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,165 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 17,165 miles

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 16,000 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,836 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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PVT 736M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVT 736M, 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 PVT 736M registered?

PVT 736M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is PVT 736M safe to buy?

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