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OUL 191R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 191R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,152 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,152 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,470 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,601 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,601 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,721 miles

O/S/F jacking point rusted & holed.

Steering rack rubber mount bushes have slight movement.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S mainbeam driving light inop.

O/S/F jacking point rusted & holed.

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

Steering rack rubber mount bushes have slight movement.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,516 miles

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

offside front floor corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,515 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,465 miles

O/S outer sill shows signs of corrosion. Small hole on O/S front floor under drivers feet

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 63,275 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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OUL 191R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OUL 191R, 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 OUL 191R registered?

OUL 191R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 September 1976.

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