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C976 HGP

1986 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,042 mi
Last recorded34,042 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC976 HGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,042 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 33,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,474 miles

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight oil leak from rear drive flange at gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,571 miles

Slight oil leak from rear drive flange at gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,218 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,619 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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C976 HGP is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 C976 HGP, 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 40 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 C976 HGP registered?

C976 HGP is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C976 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C976 HGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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