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MFK 896P

1976 Jaguar Xjs

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,428 mi
Last recorded11,428 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xjs42,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFK 896P
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,428 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 11,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 10,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,039 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 10,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,256 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,133 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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MFK 896P is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 42,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFK 896P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 50 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFK 896P registered?

MFK 896P is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 January 1976.

Is MFK 896P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFK 896P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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