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OAA 77P

1975 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,354 mi
Last recorded2,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1975 Jaguar Xj48,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAA 77P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 2,354 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 2,343 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 2,162 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 2,162 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 1,916 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Mar 2019 1,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Apr 2018 1,779 miles

Both rear tyres, and nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Steering rack modified to fit as per original

Fail 29 Mar 2018 1,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both rear tyres, and nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2017 1,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 1,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 1,286 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 1,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 1,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 1,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 1,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,103 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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OAA 77P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OAA 77P, 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.

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What year was OAA 77P registered?

OAA 77P is a 1975 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 1975.

Is OAA 77P safe to buy?

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