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NUF 454P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,344 mi
Last recorded56,344 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 454P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,344 miles

all tyres 15 years old

Fail 11 Jul 2023 56,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all tyres 15 years old

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,587 miles

All tyres 13 years old

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2018 52,738 miles

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 52,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,370 miles

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not working (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,060 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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NUF 454P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUF 454P, 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 50 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUF 454P registered?

NUF 454P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 1976.

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