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OAC 788P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,607 mi
Last recorded77,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 788P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 73,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 72,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some heavy surface corrosion of front suspension units

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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OAC 788P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAC 788P, 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

How do I check the history of OAC 788P?

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What year was OAC 788P registered?

OAC 788P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 1976.

Is OAC 788P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAC 788P shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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