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RHV 936

1974 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,626 mi
Last recorded6,626 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Jaguar Xj47,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 936
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 6,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 6,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 5,326 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 4,853 miles

slight rear diff end float nearside rear

slight rear diff end float offside rear

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,084 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 4,083 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 3,251 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 3,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 2,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 2,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 2,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 1,603 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 1,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 458 miles

parking brake efficiency low

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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RHV 936 is a 1974 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHV 936, 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 RHV 936 registered?

RHV 936 is a 1974 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is RHV 936 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHV 936 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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