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PAD 496R

1976 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Jaguar Xj50,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAD 496R
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,833 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust emissions near maximum limit {4.46} maximum 4.50

offside rear brake reading slightly low

very slight kink in offside front brake pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,866 miles

emissions close to permitted limit

nearside top suspension ball joint rubber boot locking devise missing

offside top suspensionj ball joint rubber boor locking devise missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,604 miles

c.o reading near max limit

Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,397 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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PAD 496R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PAD 496R, 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 PAD 496R registered?

PAD 496R is a 1976 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 1976.

Is PAD 496R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAD 496R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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