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OAJ 180P

1976 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,111 mi
Last recorded31,111 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xjs42,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 180P
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 31,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed near A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no bolts to retain seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no bolts to retain seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch A post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch a post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear floor starting to corrode near suspension

Fail 11 Sep 2015 130,575 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

General under body corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2014 330,336 miles

inddicator tell tale very dim

main beam tell tale very dim

Fail 26 Jul 2014 30,336 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,830 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 28,747 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 27,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 26,755 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

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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OAJ 180P is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAJ 180P, 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 OAJ 180P registered?

OAJ 180P is a 1976 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 April 1976.

Is OAJ 180P safe to buy?

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