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OHD 56T

1978 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xj42,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHD 56T
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 87,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 87,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,301 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,301 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cups (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cups (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,264 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 86,256 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING (3.7.B.1)

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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OHD 56T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,840 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 OHD 56T, 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 48 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 OHD 56T registered?

OHD 56T is a 1978 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is OHD 56T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHD 56T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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