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ORC 797P

1976 Jaguar Xj

Yellow Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 797P
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 57,232 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 56,380 miles

gearbox oil leak

vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front chassis/flitch

vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside outer sill

vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear back floor panel

Pass 16 May 2016 54,908 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis/Flitch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Back floor pannel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 54,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis/Flitch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Back floor pannel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,899 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear axle oil leak

Rear valance panel corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 54,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,843 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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ORC 797P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Yellow with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ORC 797P, 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

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What year was ORC 797P registered?

ORC 797P is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is ORC 797P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORC 797P shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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