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OCF 395R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,153 mi
Last recorded93,153 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCF 395R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,153 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake efficiency very low on both sides (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 93,153 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake efficiency very low on both sides (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 93,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 91,145 miles

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2015 91,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,118 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 87,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,631 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,509 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 79,886 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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OCF 395R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCF 395R, 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 OCF 395R registered?

OCF 395R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is OCF 395R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCF 395R shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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