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AAH 76S

1978 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,914 mi
Last recorded29,914 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAH 76S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,914 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 26,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,922 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil light switch slight leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,255 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,483 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 5,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 1,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 98,460 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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AAH 76S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 AAH 76S, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAH 76S registered?

AAH 76S is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is AAH 76S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAH 76S shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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