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RCH 132M

1974 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,567 mi
Last recorded31,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 132M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 31,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bushes perish splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,688 miles

washer screen pump suspect

Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front lower suspension arm inner bump stop insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 28,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 28,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 28,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,254 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 27,254 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 25,151 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,410 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 23,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 20,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,759 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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RCH 132M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCH 132M, 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 RCH 132M registered?

RCH 132M is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RCH 132M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 132M shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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