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OLY 217P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,740 mi
Last recorded17,740 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 217P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,740 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,740 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,689 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,457 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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OLY 217P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLY 217P, 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 OLY 217P registered?

OLY 217P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 February 1976.

Is OLY 217P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLY 217P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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