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PFM 540M

1973 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,302 mi
Last recorded45,302 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar Xj44,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFM 540M
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,851 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,971 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,970 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,410 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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PFM 540M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PFM 540M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFM 540M registered?

PFM 540M is a 1973 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is PFM 540M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFM 540M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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