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OHP 544M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,545 mi
Last recorded51,545 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHP 544M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,545 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,087 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle mounting rubbers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 47,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OHP 544M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 44,711 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 OHP 544M, 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 53 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OHP 544M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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