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OUL 299R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 299R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,636 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of front axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,080 miles

slight corosion on frount lower cross member

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball jionts

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack center bushes

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,464 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,464 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,508 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 299R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OUL 299R, 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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OUL 299R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 1976.

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