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NUW 873P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,445 mi
Last recorded32,445 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUW 873P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 32,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 32,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 32,364 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 32,109 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has light corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2018 31,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,796 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,407 miles

steering rack mountig bush slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 31,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mountig bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,511 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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NUW 873P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NUW 873P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUW 873P registered?

NUW 873P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is NUW 873P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUW 873P shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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