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LEL 879P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,162 mi
Last recorded1,162 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEL 879P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 1,162 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 1,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 1,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 1,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 432 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 1 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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LEL 879P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 48,853 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 LEL 879P, 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 51 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LEL 879P?

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What year was LEL 879P registered?

LEL 879P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 September 1975.

Is LEL 879P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEL 879P shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEL 879P have outstanding finance?

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