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OUL 630R

1976 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 630R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,834 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 85,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 85,663 miles

Nearside Park brake only just meets requirement

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,583 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Park brake low reading, Park brake only just meets minimum requirement of 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 85,583 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Park brake low reading, Park brake only just meets minimum requirement of 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 85,173 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 8,453 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Small hole in offside A post

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,354 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear discs pitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,244 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 81,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

propshaft defective

Fail 11 May 2006 81,562 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

propshaft defective

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 630R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 630R, 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 630R registered?

OUL 630R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is OUL 630R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 630R shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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